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ThePikmin comic (ピクミン4コマ?), called thePikmin Comics onNintendo Today!, is a serialized4-panel comic strip by Kino Takahashi (高橋きの?), created to promotePikmin 4. It ran from June 22nd, 2023 to June 21st, 2024, with issues published daily onPikmin Garden in Japanese. On November 13th, 2025, a special set of comics under the name (新型発見!? 「デコピクミン」?, lit.: "New type discovered!? "Deco Pikmin"") featuringDecor Pikmin were released, with an associated news post announcing new comics are to be released on Thursdays.

Translations are frequently posted atthe official home for Pikmin in English, French, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Nintendo's other Pikmin websites contain a much smaller selection of translated strips, taken from the comic's first two months. In 2025, theNintendo Today! app released, including thePikmin Comics alongside animated versions of comics under the namePikmin Motion Comics.

Contents

List of comics[edit]

All comics are ordered by the date they were released on the JapanesePikmin Garden website.

1-50[edit]

Japanese dateEnglish dateJapanese titleEnglish titleJapanese linkEnglish linkSummary
June 22nd, 2023June 21st, 2023ひっぱりだこ?, lit.: "In Great Demand"[note 1]Too Stuck to PluckLinkLinkTherookie Rescue Officer tries to pluck aRed Pikmin, while anEmpress Bulblax hidden underground pulls in the opposite direction.
June 23rd, 2023June 23rd, 2023あめあがり?, lit.: "After the Rain"The Skies ClearLinkSome Pikmin dream of dancing on a rainbow, and use the tongue of aWhiptongue Bulborb to replicate the effect.
June 24th, 2023June 24th, 2023モフモフなかま?, lit.: "Fluffy Companion"Fools for FuzzLinkLinkThe rookie Rescue Officer is ambushed by aBurrowing Snagret while admiring the fuzziness ofOatchi and aDowny Snagret.
June 25th, 2023June 26th, 2023とくぎ①?, lit.: "Special Skills 1"Natural Talents, Pt. 1LinkSome Red Pikmin show off their fire resistance, but set Oatchi alight.
June 26th, 2023June 27th, 2023とくぎ②?, lit.: "Special Skills 2"Natural Talents, Pt. 2LinkLinkSomeYellow Pikmin and Oatchi show off their fast digging. Another Yellow Pikmin shows the rookie Rescue Officer its unique ear-wiggling specialty.
June 27th, 2023June 28th, 2023いぬかき?, lit.: "Dog Paddle"The FerrymanLinkOatchi shakes to dry off after swimming, accidentally drowning some Pikmin in the process.
June 28th, 2023June 29th, 2023おはな✿?, lit.: "Flowers✿"Floracious AppetiteLinkLinkABulborb bites the flowers off some Pikmin, and presents them to another Bulborb as a gift.
June 29th, 2023June 30th, 2023おしずかに?, lit.: "Quietly"[note 2]Stealth CheckLinkThe rookie Rescue Officer and some Pikmin sneak past a Bulborb, but somePurple Pikmin andRock Pikmin lagging behind accidentally wake it up.
June 30th, 2023July 1st, 2023てだすけ?, lit.: "Help"A Helping HandLinkLinkThe rookie Rescue Officer decides to help some Pikmin carrying apellet, but ends up carrying it alone while the Pikmin watch.
July 1st, 2023July 2nd, 2023つめたい視線?, lit.: "Icy Stare"Cold As IceLinkSomeIce Pikmin freeze and shatter a Bulborb, scaring a Red Pikmin nearby.
July 2nd, 2023July 3rd, 2023距離感?, lit.: "Sense of Distance"Getting WarmerLinkLinkThe rookie Rescue Officer cools off next to an Ice Pikmin, but is afraid of freezing, so they back away, accidentally bumping into a burning Red Pikmin and catching fire.
July 3rd, 2023July 4th, 2023たいせつなもの?, lit.: "Important Things"Hiding SpotLinkOatchi buries aScrummy Bone in the ground, but the rookie Rescue Officer notices that there are also some Pikmin in the hole.
July 4th, 2023July 5th, 2023みずたまり?, lit.: "Puddle"Puddle MuddleLinkLinkThe rookie Rescue Officer saves some drowning Red Pikmin. A Bulborb then drinks the water they were drowning in, thinking it tastes like a Pikmin.
July 5th, 2023July 6th, 2023名犬オッチン?, lit.: "Good Dog Oatchi"A Loyal PupLinkShepherd congratulates the rookie Rescue Officer on being able to commandOatchi, but it turns out a Red Pikmin is also able to command him.
July 6th, 2023June 25th, 2023[note 3]機転?, lit.: "Wit"Seeds of WisdomLinkLinkThe rookie Rescue Officer supervises some Pikmin collecting individual items, such asDawn Pustules, but is surprised to find them collecting individual seeds from aCrimson Banquet.
July 7th, 2023July 7th, 2023中身?, lit.: "Contents"The Sting of LossLinkA Yellow Pikmin sees a Bulborb with bulging cheeks, and thinks that it is chewing on a Pikmin. However, it was actually caused by a sting from aScornet.
July 8th, 2023July 8th, 2023いいもの?, lit.: "Good Thing"Lucky FindLinkLinkA Red Pikmin finds a four leaf clover and tries to give it to a Bulborb, who just eats him.
July 9th, 2023July 9th, 2023オタカラ?, lit.: "Treasure"Special TreasureLinkOatchi defecates and then kicks up some sand. Nearby Pikmin attempt to dig it up, mistaking it for a buried object.
July 10th, 2023Unknown再かくにん?, lit.: "Reconfirmation"ObviouslyLinkNo link in English.[note 4]Upon Oatchi andMoss meeting each other, both Shepherd and theOlimar-like leafling claim that their space dog is cuter.
July 11th, 2023July 11th, 2023ぽかぽかびより?, lit.: "Warm Weather"The Joy of SpringLinkAt the start of Spring, many new Pikmin sprout, but manyBulborb Larvae are also born and end up eating the Pikmin.
July 12th, 2023July 17th, 2023気長に?, lit.: "Patiently"Delayed GratificationLinkLinkA Red Bulborb eats a crystal containing a Pikmin. Upon realizing that is it too hard to chew, it holds it in its mouth and waits for the crystal to melt.
July 13th, 2023July 19th, 2023にらめっこ?, lit.: "Staring Contest"[note 5]Funny Face-OffLinkSome Pikmin and Oatchi make funny faces while trying not to laugh. All of them crack when they see a Red Bulborb with its eye-stalks tangled.
July 14th, 2023July 21st, 2023みわくのエキス①?, lit.: "The Allure of Nectar 1"[note 6]Delicious Nectar, Pt. 1LinkLinkA Red Pikmin and aWinged Pikmin drink somenectar that is in a hole in the ground. The Winged Pikmin simply flies out of the hole, but the Red Pikmin is trapped.
July 15th, 2023July 24th, 2023みわくのエキス②?, lit.: "The Allure of Nectar 2"Delicious Nectar, Pt. 2LinkOatchi attempts to preserve some left over nectar for later by putting it in his mouth. The other Pikmin are disgusted at the sight of the watered-down nectar and leave.
July 16th, 2023July 28th, 2023タンポポのわたげ?, lit.: "Dandelion Fluff"Riding the BreezeLinkLinkSome Pikmin float around by holding ontoSeeding Dandelions. A Purple Pikmin is unable to join due to its weight. A Rock Pikmin tries using multiple dandelions, but the seeds scatter.
July 17th, 2023July 26th, 2023ホールインワン?, lit.: "Hole in One"Direct HitLinkThe dandelion seeds scattered in the previous comic fly into a Bulborb's nostrils, making it sneeze and freeing some Pikmin from its mouth.
July 18th, 2023August 1st, 2023ゆめ?, lit.: "Dream"DreamingLinkLinkA Red Pikmin dreams about nectar, while a Rock Pikmin dreams about being a giant terrorizing a group of Pikmin.
July 19th, 2023August 2nd, 2023やさしさ??, lit.: "Kindness?"An Amphiguous GestureLinkAfter aYellow Wollyhop crushes some Pikmin, a Bulborb picks it up and licks it to taste the crushed Pikmin's juices.
July 20th, 2023August 4th, 2023フラッシュ?, lit.: "Flash"FlashbulbLinkLinkThe newbie Rescue Officer attempts to take a picture of a posing Red Pikmin, but is swallowed by a Bulborb, causing the camera's flash to make the Bulborb's eyes and nostrils glow.
July 21st, 2023August 7th, 2023夜行性?, lit.: "Nocturnality"Nocturne the TablesLinkWhen a Bulborb chases the Rescue Officer at sundown, some Yellow Pikmin carrying a light bulb trick it into sleeping, allowing the Rescue Officer to escape.
July 22nd, 2023August 9th, 2023どんぶらこ?, lit.: "Buoyantly"River BedLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer discovers a trio of Blue Pikmin napping downstream, going with the flow of the river.
July 23rd, 2023August 11th, 2023たのみかた?, lit.: "How to Ask"Formal RequestLinkThe Rescue Officer has to get on their knees and beg Oatchi to sniff outcastaways.
July 24th, 2023August 14th, 2023凍らせのとくぎ?, lit.: "Special Ability of Freezing"Freezing Touch, Pt. 1LinkLinkSome Ice Pikmin freeze a river, allowing the rest of the group to skate on the frozen surface.
July 25th, 2023August 16th, 2023続・凍らせのとくぎ?, lit.: "Special Ability of Freezing: The Sequel"Freezing Touch, Pt. 2LinkAHoneywisp drops some nectar onto a patch of water frozen by some Ice Pikmin. Since the Ice Pikmin can’t get it, they prevent any other Pikmin that try to drink it by whacking them with their stems.
July 26th, 2023August 18th, 2023大志?, lit.: "Ambition"Outsized AmbitionLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer has a nightmare about the Pikmin trying to carry off theS.S. Shepherd, but in reality only one Red Pikmin is attempting to.
July 27th, 2023August 21st, 2023シザイ?, lit.: "Raw Material"Raw MaterialLinkThe Pikmin useRaw material to build a giant Pikmin statue.
July 28th, 2023Not in English白羽の矢?, lit.: "Drawing Lots"A Decisive ResolutionLinkNo link in English[note 7]A group of Red Pikmin argue over who gets to carry theDifficult-Choice Totem, and are run over by theWaterwraith. The last Pikmin ends up taking thetreasure.
July 29th, 2023August 23rd, 2023着地?, lit.: "Landing"Safe LandingLinkThe Rescue Officer tries to catch some Pikmin that are falling, only to be crushed by some Purple Pikmin.
July 30th, 2023August 25th, 2023やってみたい?, lit.: "Want to Try"The Joy of CommandLinkLinkCollin pretends to commanding Pikmin on somePikpik carrots. Oatchi watches on confused.
July 31st, 2023August 28th, 2023ダンドリ?, lit.: "Dandori"DandoriLinkThe Rescue Officer notices that the leafling's love ofDandori is similar toRuss's constant mumbling about "efficiency".
August 1st, 2023August 28th, 2023動物愛好家 ダルメッシュ?, lit.: "Animal Enthusiast Dalmo"Dalmo the Animal EnthusiastLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer worries about someone trapped inside aPearly Clamclamp, but leaves them be when it turns out to beDalmo enjoying the experience.
August 2nd, 2023September 1st, 2023個室ブース?, lit.: "Private Room Booth"A Private BoothLinkRuss is annoyed by Pikmin interrupting his work, so he moves into a Pearly Clamclamp.
August 3rd, 2023September 4th, 2023白ピクミン?, lit.: "White Pikmin"White PikminLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer fails to get a Bulborb to eatWhite Pikmin, but turns to find Dalmo on his side eating one's stem.
August 4th, 2023September 6th, 2023持つところ?, lit.: "Place to Hold"Getting a GripLinkThe Rescue Officer commands Oatchi to assist some Pikmin in lifting a defeatedPorquillion, but he instead pulls on the Pikmin themselves since there is no room to fit in-between them.
August 5th, 2023September 8th, 2023かわいい名場面?, lit.: "Cute Scene"Photo BombLinkLinkShepherd asks the Rescue Officer if they took any photos of Oatchi with theSurvey Drone, but they throw their tablet into a Bulborb's mouth after realizing all their photos were embarrassing.
August 6th, 2023September 11th, 2023すぐ近くで?, lit.: "Close by"The Wrong SuspectLinkA group of Pikmin attack something the Rescue Officer believes to be aSkitter Leaf. When the dust settles, however, it turns out to be a leaf plucked from a Red Pikmin's head.
August 7th, 2023September 13th, 2023隊長のオタカラ?, lit.: "Captain's Treasure"The Captain's TreasureLinkLinkShepherd informs the Rescue Officer of the sparkles that emanate from treasures. Oatchi then begins to emit those same sparkles as Shepherd smiles at him.
August 8th, 2023September 15th, 2023なにかんがえてるの?, lit.: "What Do You Think?"What's He Thinking?LinkOatchi thinks about a castaway, and sniffs them out. He then thinks about water, and lifts his leg up to pee, tossing the Rescue Officer off his back.
August 9th, 2023September 18th, 2023信頼?, lit.: "Trust"TrustLinkLinkOatchi licks a Red Pikmin, then Shepherd, and finally the Rescue Officer. Collin wants to be licked next, but Oatchi gives him a menacing and angry look.
August 10th, 2023September 20th, 2023達成感?, lit.: "Sense of Accomplishment"AccomplishedLinkThe Rescue Officer, Oatchi, and several Pikmin return to Shepherd, remarking that they should take it easy after the voyage. They then return to her again.

51-100[edit]

Japanese dateEnglish dateJapanese titleEnglish titleJapanese linkEnglish linkSummary
August 11th, 2023October 2nd, 2023のりごこち?, lit.: "Comfort of Riding"Ride QualityLinkLinkWhile riding on Oatchi's back, the Rescue Officer brings up the many qualities of riding on him. The Officer is then flung off Oatchi as the Rescue Pup has to pee again.
August 12th, 2023October 4th, 2023知られざる味?, lit.: "Unknown Taste"An Acquired TasteLinkOatchi and the Rescue Officer find a collapsed Red Pikmin next to aPikmin 4 Nintendo Switch Game Card. They taste the Game Card and find it bitter.
August 13th, 2023October 6th, 2023葉っぱ人?, lit.: "Leafling"The LeaflingLinkLinkOatchi drags a leafling castaway to the S.S. Shepherd; there, a group of Red Pikmin carry the leafling and plant them into the ground.
August 14th, 2023October 9th, 2023お花好きのキニーズ?, lit.: "Flower-Loving Kingsly"Kingsly the Flower LoverLinkKingsly shows the Rescue Officer how feeding nectar to Pikmin makes their flowers bloom. He ends up putting three Pikmin into a flower vase.
August 15th, 2023October 11th, 2023ロックオン?, lit.: "Lock-on"Side-EyeLinkLinkCollin and the Rescue Officer remark on the nasty stare that Oatchi gives to any enemy within his sights, including Collin himself.
August 16th, 2023October 13th, 2023モーニングルーティン?, lit.: "Morning Routine"Morning RoutineLinkThe Rescue Officer decides to wake up early. They find out that the Pikmin inside theMaster Onion are still asleep, and that Oatchi and Shepherd are on a morning walk.
August 17th, 2023October 16th, 2023あると便利?, lit.: "Convenient to Have"Love SeatLinkLinkAMamuta "plants" Oatchi, to use him as a comfortable seat while looking at planted Pikmin.
August 18th, 2023October 18th, 2023テイスティング?, lit.: "Tasting"Just a TasteLinkA Bulborb tries to swallow a leafling castaway, but spits them out after tasting them and realizing that it was not a Pikmin.
August 19th, 2023October 20th, 2023たすけあい?, lit.: "Cooperation"One Good TurnLinkLinkA Yellow Pikmin trips and squishes theCupid's Grenade it was carrying. A Red Pikmin offers up its Cupid's Grenade, but ends up sitting on it while the annoyed Yellow Pikmin carries it.
August 20th, 2023October 23rd, 2023特別ゲスト?, lit.: "Special Guest"Surprise GuestLinkA Purple Pikmin jumps into a puddle of mud, splashing a nearby Red Pikmin. The Red Pikmin's revenge splash is thwarted by aSwooping Snitchbug catching them mid-air.
August 21st, 2023October 25th, 2023開花?, lit.: "Blooming"In Bloom?LinkLinkThe Rescue Officer spots a Red Pikmin drinking nectar and some planted Pikmin, but has to flee when the latter turns out to be a Mamuta's garden.
August 22nd, 2023October 27th, 2023こだわり?, lit.: "Obsession"A Certain WayLinkA Mamuta has its Pikmin garden "improved" by a Swooping Snitchbug's unwanted addition. The Rescue Officer plucks the Pikmin while the two creatures fight.
August 23rd, 2023October 30th, 2023評価軸?, lit.: "Evaluation Axis"A New StandardLinkLinkInspired by the Pikmin on Oatchi's back, a Mamuta arranges its Pikmin gardens to look like bouquets. Kingsly praises the Mamuta while a Bulborb eats one of the gardens.
August 24th, 2023November 1st, 2023高難度ワザ?, lit.: "Difficult Technique"Pro MovesLinkThe Rescue Officer's Pikmin ride upon thePersonal-Injury Plank. Oatchi ends up "riding" on it by sliding upside down, with the treasure and Pikmin laying on top of him.
August 25th, 2023November 3rd, 2023前衛芸術?, lit.: "Avant-Garde Art"Avant-GardeLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer find theSkin of the Phoenix, and believes thatSchnauz would love it. However, the treasure gets crumpled after the Pikmin bring it through a narrow walled passageway.
August 26th, 2023November 6th, 2023みわくのエキス③?, lit.: "The Allure of Nectar 3"Delicious Nectar, Pt. 3LinkThe Rescue Officer sets up a race to determine if nectar can really make Pikmin walk faster. However, the test subject ends up falling asleep after drinking the entire drop of nectar.
August 27th, 2023November 8th, 2023発見?, lit.: "Discovery"DiscoveryLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer uses theIdler's Alert to call back some idle Pikmin.Dingo starts floating towards the device and has to be held back by a worried Collin.
August 28th, 2023November 10th, 2023不服?, lit.: "Disagreement"ObjectionLinkDingo teams up with Oatchi after the Rescue Officer splits him and the Pikmin into groups. However, the Rescue Pup ends up riding on the back of Dingo.
August 29th, 2023November 13th, 2023深夜の代償?, lit.: "Cost of Midnight"The Price of a Late NightLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer logs the events of their first night expedition, meetingGlow Pikmin at the cost of "losing" Oatchi. However, he's only tired after the night expedition and has to take a day off from exploring.
August 30th, 2023November 15th, 2023洞窟だいすきダックス?, lit.: "Cave-Loving Dash"Dash Loves CavesLinkDash isn't allowed to explore any caves, and manages to make do by hiding in an upturned plant pot. A curious group of Pikmin as well as a Bulborb peek inside the pot to stare at Dash.
August 31st, 2023November 20th, 2023手なぐさみ?, lit.: "Kill-time Act"The Cost of FidgetingLinkLinkA resting Red Pikmin plays with some yellow tufts of fur. Meanwhile, the Rescue Officer points out a bald patch on Oatchi to a group of Red Pikmin, wanting to know who did it.
September 1st, 2023November 22nd, 2023植物研究家フレーヌ?, lit.: "Botanical Researcher François"François, Plant ScientistLinkFrançois tells the Rescue Officer how intelligent Pikmin are. He asks if he can be carried by a group of Pikmin, and he gets his wish. Hours pass, and aGiant Breadbug has stolen François from the Pikmin carrying him.
September 2nd, 2023November 24th, 2023フレーヌさんの研究?, lit.: "Mr. François' Research"François's ResearchLinkLinkFrançois tries to communicate to an annoyed Red Pikmin by bowing. He thinks the Pikmin bowed back after it scratches itself with its own leaf, though the Rescue Officer isn't so sure.
September 3rd, 2023November 27th, 2023ジャストフィット?, lit.: "Perfect Fit"Perfect FitLinkThe Rescue Officer watches as aWaddlequaff sucks up a rock, some Pikmin, and finally Oatchi, who is too big to be inhaled and clogs the bird's beak.
September 4th, 2023November 29th, 2023本とピクミン①?, lit.: "Books and Pikmin 1"Books and Pikmin, Pt. 1LinkLinkThe Rescue Officer finds a wilted and flattened Red Pikmin inside a book. They bring the Pikmin to Kingsly, who helps out by turning the Pikmin into a bookmark.
September 5th, 2023December 1st, 2023本とピクミン②?, lit.: "Books and Pikmin 2"Books and Pikmin, Pt. 2LinkRuss explains to the Rescue Officer that he uses Pikmin as emergency bookmarks. He rewards the wilted Pikmin with some nectar. This draws the attention of many Pikmin, who crawl into some books to try and get free nectar.
September 6th, 2023December 4th, 2023表情?, lit.: "Facial Expression"Facial ExpressionLinkLinkShepherd looks at Oatchi's ID card photo and then Oatchi himself, appreciating the pose and face that he makes. The Rescue Officer chimes in and says that it's his "I need to poop" face.
September 7th, 2023December 6th, 2023身代わり?, lit.: "Stand-in"Bait and SwitchLinkOatchi and the Rescue Officer try to practice feeding abomb rock to a Bulborb, but blow themselves up instead. The Officer then tries to feed Oatchi a Scrummy Bone, but ends up being eaten by him.
September 8th, 2023December 8th, 2023[note 8]ドクターストップ?, lit.: "Doctor's Order to Stop"We Need a Doctor!LinkLinkOatchi gets knocked out during a expedition, but recovers at base after some rest. The next day's expedition ends up being cancelled as Shepherd has fallen ill from worrying about Oatchi.
September 9th, 2023December 11th, 2023名医パピヨン?, lit.: "Good Physician Yonny"The Great Doctor, YonnyLinkYonny presents Shepherd with samples of a potential leafling cure. He declares the experiment a success after Dingo drinks one of the samples and all of his hair falls out.
September 10th, 2023December 13th, 2023ほんやく?, lit.: "Translation"TranslationLinkLinkA Red Pikmin tries to warn the Rescue Officer about an approaching Bulborb. The newbie gets Oatchi to translate what the Pikmin's saying, but Shepherd interprets the pup's barking as him wanting treats.
September 11th, 2023December 15th, 2023おやつキャッチのコツ?, lit.: "Scrummy Bone"Treat TrickLinkThe Rescue Officer throws Oatchi a Scrummy Bone, but it ends up bonking his head. The newbie asks Shepherd for advice on how to have him catch it, but the Captain's demonstration treat is instantly stolen by Oatchi.
September 12th, 2023December 18th, 2023[note 8]ちからいっぱい?, lit.: "Full of Power"Strength in Numbers?LinkLinkThe Rescue Officer tells Oatchi to wait at aniron fence, though he tries to go through it anyways and gets stuck. The newbie tells their Pikmin to pull the Rescue Pup out, but they do so from both sides instead of only one.
September 13th, 2023December 20th, 2023ゲキカラスプレー?, lit.: "Ultra-spicy Spray"Ultra-Spicy SprayLinkThe Rescue Officer usesultra-spicy spray on Oatchi, causing him to bounce around at a fast speed. The newbie then asks him to grab theCookie of Prosperity, but he keeps bouncing instead.
September 14th, 2023December 22nd, 2023充電タイム?, lit.: "Charging Time"Time to RechargeLinkLinkShepherd approaches Oatchi, looking around to see if nobody's there, and then nuzzles her face into the pup's fur. A Red Pikmin behind a rock points this out to the Rescue Officer, who shushes them.
September 15th, 2023December 25th, 2023[note 9]フーセンドックリ?, lit.: "Puffy Blowhog"Puffy BlowhogLinkThe Rescue Officer's team defeats aPuffy Blowhog. A Yellow Pikmin takes its deflated corpse and tries to re-inflate it with an air vent, and has to be stopped by the newbie.
September 16th, 2023December 27th, 2023[note 9]成長期?, lit.: "Growing Season"Growth SpurtLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer and Collin note howclimbing sticks grow after being hit. The newbie sees a Red and Purple Pikmin make up after fighting, and determines that the two's hearts had also grown.
September 17th, 2023December 29th, 2023[note 9]こんらん?, lit.: "Panic"Panic and ConfusionLinkSomeMitites appear and send the Rescue Officer and their Pikmin into a panic. They regroup at what they believe to be Oatchi, but is actually anBearded Amprat whose attack sends the group flying.
September 18th, 2023January 1st, 2024[note 9]狙いを突いて?, lit.: "Poke the Target"Take AimLinkLinkSomeJoustmites are practicing how to attack with the proboscises. One of them holds up a leaf and pretends to be a Red Pikmin, which ends up baiting a Yellow Pikmin looking for its friend.
September 19th, 2023January 3rd, 2024[note 10]犬まっしぐら?, lit.: "Dogs Rushing"At Full TiltLinkMoss steals the Rescue Officer's Pikmin and runs away, and the newbie tries to get their Pikmin back by offering her a Scrummy Bone. However, Oatchi steals the bone and runs off with it.
September 20th, 2023January 4th, 2024[note 11]続・犬まっしぐら?, lit.: "Dogs Rushing: The Sequel"At Full Tilt, Pt. 2LinkLinkThe Rescue Officer tries to tempt Moss with a Scrummy Bone, but Moss only likes the high-quality bones that her owner, the Olimar-like leafling, gives her. A hungry Oatchi teams up with the duo upon hearing this.
September 21st, 2023January 5th, 2024[note 12]びっくり菊?, lit.: "Creeping Chrysanthemum"Creeping ChrysanthemumLinkA Red Pikmin is followed by aCreeping Chrysanthemum, who hides whenever the Pikmin turns around. A second Creeping Chrysanthemum attacks when the Pikmin faces away for the second time.
September 22nd, 2023January 8th, 2024オッチンだいすき?, lit.: "Loving Oatchi"Everyone Loves OatchiLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer is shocked to find Oatchi covered in leaves. After noticing that their Pikmin are missing, the newbie blows theirwhistle and the "missing" leaf Pikmin climb off Oatchi.
September 23rd, 2023January 10th, 2024[note 13]暗くなった?, lit.: "Became Dark"NOW It's Dark?LinkOatchi has planted someGlow Seeds, but the Rescue Officer states they aren't growing because it isn't dark outside. The pup borrowsBernard's sunglasses to try and make it dark.
September 24th, 2023January 12th, 2024[note 13]ひとりじめ?, lit.: "Monopolizing"All to MyselfLinkLinkA Red Pikmin drinks some nectar inside a tree hollow, then hides it with a nearby rock. However, the rock is actually a Rock Pikmin, who slurps up the leftover nectar.
September 25th, 2023January 15th, 2024[note 13]より大きく?, lit.: "Larger than"Even BiggerLinkThe Rescue Officer's team escape from anArmored Cannon Larva's boulder. The newbie tries to destroy its boulders with their Rock Pikmin, but they get stuck and end up increasing its size.
September 26th, 2023January 17th, 2024[note 13]花うらない?, lit.: "Flower Fortune Telling"Fortune-TellingLinkLinkA Bulborb plucks petals off a Red Pikmin, wanting to know if someone likes them or not. The answer turns out to be a dislike after the Bulborb ends up eating the Pikmin.
September 27th, 2023January 19th, 2024赤い汁?, lit.: "Red Sap"Red JuicesLinkThe Rescue Officer tries to find their missing Red Pikmin, and is greeted by a Giant Breadbug with red smears on its mouth. It turns out the Red Pikmin are fine, and the Breadbug had just eaten from a knocked-overCondensed Sunshine.
September 28th, 2023January 22nd, 2024期待はずれ?, lit.: "Disappointing"A LetdownLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer and Collin talk about the Giant Breadbug's fluffy, tasty appearance as well as its nice scent. The newbie has Oatchi smell the Breadbug, but the Rescue Pup doesn't like its odor.
September 29th, 2023January 24th, 2024[note 8]休息のひととき?, lit.: "A Moment of Rest"A Moment of Rest?LinkAt a beach, the Rescue Officer and Oatchi watch the sun go down, unaware that the waves on the shore are repeatedly drowning their Red Pikmin.

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Japanese dateEnglish dateJapanese titleEnglish titleJapanese linkEnglish linkSummary
September 30th, 2023January 26th, 2024ダンドリ・上級編?, lit.: "Dandori: Advanced"Dandori: Expert ModeLinkLinkYonny shows off his Dandori to Collin and the Rescue Officer, which involves hiding a pit underneath a pillow where Dingo likes to nap. The scientist then drags the ranger away for an experiment.
October 1st, 2023January 29th, 2024エンゴ射撃?, lit.: "Pebble Pitcher"Pebble PitcherLinkCollin and the Rescue Officer encounter a Bulborb being pummeled by pebbles from a mysterious "two-player". Nearby, Dingo rests on a Purple Pikmin, and is startled when the pebbles start targeting him.
October 2nd, 2023January 31st, 2024まきもどし?, lit.: "Rewinding"RewindingLinkLinkAfter losing their Pikmin to aLesser Spotted Jellyfloat, the Rescue Officerrewinds time by four minutes. They decide to watch the Jellyfloat inhale their Pikmin again.
October 3rd, 2023February 2nd, 2024ピクミン集め対決?, lit.: "Pikmin Collecting Showdown"Pikmin-Summoning BattleLinkMoss and Oatchi try to gather a group of Pikmin by whistling at them. Both of them end up losing the group to a third party: the Rescue Officer, who is covered in nectar.
October 4th, 2023February 5th, 2024チームの輪?, lit.: "Team Circle"TeamworkLinkLinkThe Rescue Corps tell the newbie how useful Dingo is. He inadvertently helps Yonny and Russ test their medicines and prototypes, respectively, while Bernard has more free time.
October 5th, 2023February 7th, 2024心象風景？?, lit.: "Imagined Scenery?"In the Mind's Eye?LinkA conversation between Dingo and Shepherd is improved by aWaddlepus blowing some bubbles and twoGreater Spotted Jellyfloats exploding.
October 6th, 2023February 9th, 2024[note 12]したたる?, lit.: "Dripping"DrippingsLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer's Pikmin fight aWhiptongue Bulborb, who licks some of them and manages to drool before dying. A Bulborb walks up and sips the Pikmin-flavored drool puddle, which disgusts the newbie.
October 7th, 2023February 12th, 2024ヒカリのミツ?, lit.: "Glow Sap"Glow SapLinkThe Rescue Officer and Oatchi are collecting Glow Sap for Yonny, but don't have a container to collect it in. Oatchi ends up having to store the sap in his mouth.
October 8th, 2023February 14th, 2024[note 10]見ごたえ?, lit.: "Worth Seeing"ImpressiveLinkLinkAnEmperor Bulblax is defeated by the Rescue Officer's Pikmin. The Pikmin, now satisfied, leave while the Rescue Officer asks if they're going to carry the Bulblax.
October 9th, 2023February 19th, 2024オッチンのお手①?, lit.: "Oatchi's Paw 1"Oatchi's Shake, Pt. 1LinkCollin and the Rescue Officer watch as Shepherd has Oatchi perform some tricks. The two start to talk amongst themselves when Oatchi demonstrates a less-than-impressive paw shake.
October 10th, 2023February 21st, 2024オッチンのお手②?, lit.: "Oatchi's Paw 2"Oatchi's Shake, Pt. 2LinkLinkThe Rescue Officer manages to shake hands with Oatchi, and a Red Pikmin wants to shake his paw. As the newbie leaves to tell Shepherd what happened, Oatchi loses balance and crushes the Pikmin with his paw.
October 11th, 2023February 23rd, 2024今日の気分?, lit.: "Today's Mood"Picky EaterLinkThe Rescue Officer tries to bait aFiery Bulblax into settingdried plants alight. After offering every species of Pikmin (minus Glow Pikmin) as bait, the Bulblax eats a White Pikmin with the usual lethal consequences.
October 12th, 2023February 26th, 2024入場シーン?, lit.: "Entering Scene"Making an EntranceLinkLinkOatchi and the Rescue Officer have a rough landing while entering a cave. Shepherd and Collin assess Oatchi and determine his rough landing don't hurt him and aren't a problem, with the Captain also thinking it's cute.
October 13th, 2023February 28th, 2024たて穴のひみつ?, lit.: "The Secret of Dirt-mounds"Gimme the DirtLinkThe Rescue Officer finds adirt-mound and uses their Pikmin to excavate it. They wonder how items get buried in them, until the Pikmin dig up an annoyed Russ.
October 14th, 2023March 1st, 2024トリートメント効果?, lit.: "Treatment Effect"Hair CareLinkLinkCollin and the Rescue Office notice that Oatchi has a new, very fluffy look. It turns out that Shepherd washed him with some high-quality shampoo, and the newbie and a Red Pikmin try and fail to ride on top of him.
October 15th, 2023March 4th, 2024トかくにん不足?, lit.: "Lack of Verification"Fool's ErrandLinkA Red Pikmin sees some nectar on the other side of a river and is lifted across by a Winged Pikmin, though its head ends up submerged in the water. To make matters worse, the nectar turns out to be theFoolix.
October 16th, 2023March 6th, 2024きょり感?, lit.: "Sense of Distance"Too CloseLinkLinkShepherd gets scared by a Glow Pikmin and decides to give instructions to the Rescue Corps while hiding behind a rock, unaware that the rock is made up entirely of Rock Pikmin.
October 17th, 2023March 8th, 2024[note 14]おひるねタイム?, lit.: "Naptime"Nap TimeLinkShepherd watches Oatchi and Moss sleeping together, and hushes a nearby Purple Pikmin that was walking loudly. When she realizes who she was talking to, she screams and wakes both dogs up.
October 18th, 2023March 11th, 2024[note 14]バランス?, lit.: "Balance"Flower PowerLinkLinkKingsly offers to take care of the Rescue Officer's Pikmin, and notices that one of them wants multiple flowers. He's able to grow multiple flowers on its stem, though the Pikmin ends up shriveled because of it.
October 19th, 2023March 13th, 2024[note 10]あったかいところ?, lit.: "Warm Place"Heated SeatLinkThe Rescue Officer's team are in a cold room - they call their Pikmin over, but otices that Oatchi's ears are oddly sticking to his head. The newbie lifts the pup's ears to find two more Pikmin huddling for warmth.
October 20th, 2023March 15th, 2024ならんで！ピクミン?, lit.: "Side-by-side! Pikmin"Fine LinesLinkLinkDalmo comments on Pikmin lined up horizontally and vertically. A nearby Bulborb imagines a Joustmite eating Pikmin "horizontally" and aPeckish Aristocrab doing so "vertically", and then eats the Pikmin in multiple directions.
October 21st, 2023March 18th, 2024えいえんのお祭り?, lit.: "Eternal Festival"Nonstop PartyLinkThe Rescue Corps host a party for all of the castaways they've rescued. A nearbyGroovy Long Legs passes by and stirs the partygoers into a frenzy.Louie watches on as the party goes on for a long time.
October 22nd, 2023March 20th, 2024モスの訓練?, lit.: "Moss's Training"Swim LessonsLinkLinkShepherd and Oatchi try to teach Moss how to swim, unaware that the dog already knows how to. A confusedCaptain Olimar tries to figure out what's going on, only for Collin to reassure him that it's her hobby.
October 23rd, 2023March 22nd, 2024[note 12]大工のコギロー?, lit.: "Carpenter Corgwin"Carpenter CorgwinLinkCorgwin builds Oatchi a doghouse, but finds out that the Rescue Pup goes back to the S.S. Shepherd at night. Moss finds the doghouse and ends up sleeping in it.
October 24th, 2023March 25th, 2024トレーニング?, lit.: "Training"Strong StudentLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer notices that Oatchi can't climbclimbing walls, and Shepherd tells them that the Rescue Pup can do it with enough training. The newbie ends up getting buff and carries Oatchi while climbing the wall.
October 25th, 2023March 27th, 2024スタイリスト・プデル?, lit.: "Stylist: Puddle"Puddle the StylistLinkPuddle sees a Red Pikmin and tries to give it a haircut, though the Rescue Officer stops him. Kingsly shows up and gives Puddle a pair of garden shears, much to the newbie's frustration.
October 26th, 2023March 29th, 2024あっしゅく?, lit.: "Compression"Time for a TrimLinkLinkShepherd meets up with Puddle, who tells the stylist that her crew's hair has grown long due to their mission. Puddle prepares to cut the Captain's seemingly normal hair, and finds out that her helmet compressed an incredibly long hair bun.
October 27th, 2023April 1st, 2024葉っぱスタイル?, lit.: "Leafling Style"Leafy LooksLinkPuddle introduces a brand-new leafling look, and the Rescue Corps end up getting it. The makeover ends up being so effective that the crew start acting like leaflings and dance while repeating the word "Dandori".
October 28th, 2023April 3rd, 2024あこがれ?, lit.: "Yearning"Dream Come True?LinkLinkA Red Pikmin watches some Winged Pikmin fly, and wishes that it had wings. A Bulborb sneaks up and eats the Pikmin, with itssoul flying upwards and fulfilling the wish.
October 29th, 2023April 5th, 2024作戦会議?, lit.: "Strategy Meeting"Be StrategicLinkThe Rescue Corps discuss how to defeat an Empress Bulblax, with Collin and Russ suggesting the mouth as a weak point. This results in the loss of multiple Pikmin when the Bulblax yawns right as Oatchi performs arush.
October 30th, 2023April 8th, 2024タマゴかんてい士?, lit.: "Egg Appraiser"Appraising EggsLinkLinkA Purple Pikmin shows off its ability to tell if anegg has nectar just by knocking on it. The Pikmin then starts knocking on a much larger egg, which ends up unleashing theSmoky Progg inside of it.
October 31st, 2023April 10th, 2024ヒカリのみちびき?, lit.: "Light's Guidance"Disguised GuidesLinkAt dusk, a Red Pikmin is chased back tobase by a strange green Bulborb. After regrouping with the Rescue Officer, the Pikmin turns around to see a group of Glow Pikmin floating away.
November 1st, 2023April 12th, 2024[note 12]犬はいいよな?, lit.: "Dogs are Nice, Aren't They"Dog PeopleLinkLinkThe two Captains, Olimar and Shepherd, are talking about how good dogs are. Meanwhile, Russ is telling Collin about how cuteMuggs is. Shepherd overhears this and thinks he's talking about his dog, and asks to see her.
November 2nd, 2023April 15th, 2024かたさチェック?, lit.: "Firmness Inspection"Strong SnoutLinkOatchi smashes through somejars and is unfazed by the action. The Rescue Officer tries to figure out how Oatchi's head is so tough by poking it, and finds out that his snout isn't squishy.
November 3rd, 2023April 17th, 2024ピクミン大運動会?, lit.: "Pikmin Field Day"Pikmin Field DayLinkLinkOatchi and a Giant Breadbug are fighting over aDwarf Bulbear while the Rescue Officer spectates and commentates. The newbie isn't sure which side will win, and doesn't know why the Bulbear participated.
November 4th, 2023April 19th, 2024重み?, lit.: "Weight"Heavy LoadLinkA group of Purple Pikmin are riding on Oatchi's back when the Rescue Officer tells them to proceed on foot. The Pikmin's landing knocks over the newbie and causes Oatchi to start jiggling upwards.
November 5th, 2023April 22nd, 2024じまんのパワー?, lit.: "Boastful Power"Strong and ProudLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer notes the Purple Pikmin's strength and how motivated they are. However, when the Rescue Officer tasks them to get some1 pellets, the Purple Pikmin lose all their motivation.
November 6th, 2023April 24th, 2024[note 10]ルールは守る?, lit.: "Following the Rule"Rules to FollowLinkRuss finds a group of Pikmin playing with his stuff, and uses theCharging Horn to scare them away. He draws a line and tells the Pikmin to not cross it, but is sent flying by a Purple Pikmin slamming the ground.
November 7th, 2023April 26th, 2024Hey! タクシー①?, lit.: "Hey! Taxi 1"Hey! Taxi Pt. 1LinkLinkA Purple Pikmin can't catch up to a group of running Pikmin and runs out of breath. It calls for a ride, and is carried off by a Swooping Snitchbug as the Rescue Officer looks on.
November 8th, 2023April 29th, 2024Hey! タクシー②?, lit.: "Hey! Taxi 2"Hey! Taxi Pt. 2LinkContinuing from the previous comic, the Purple Pikmin experiments with using creatures as transport, including the top mouth of aGrubchucker. It eventually decides that riding on Oatchi's back is the best option.
November 9th, 2023May 1st, 2024あそこだ?, lit.: "There it is"A-ha!LinkLinkThe Rescue Officer attacks areinforced wall with bomb rocks, but is one bomb short of fully destroying it. Russ observes from a nearby dirt-mound as the newbie tries to find one, and hides when they turn their head.
November 10th, 2023May 3rd, 2024[note 12]本気のディンゴ?, lit.: "Serious Dingo"Dingo's RevengeLinkIt's Dingo's birthday, and he's elated to receive a birthday cake from Shepherd (which Yonny actually made). Suddenly, aWithering Blowhog blows out the candles, and a furious Dingo attacks the creature with bomb rocks.
November 11th, 2023May 6th, 2024マルノミ?, lit.: "Swallow"SwallowLinkLinkIn order to teach Oatchi theSwallow technique, Olimar has Moss swallow him. However, the dog ends up fully swallowing Olimar, and the Rescue Officer has a hard time hearing him.
November 12th, 2023May 8th, 2024ぎっしり！紙袋?, lit.: "Crammed! Paper Bag"Tightly PackedLinkThe Rescue Officer notes how usefulpaper bags are, and wonders what's in them. Dalmo suggests that they're full ofFemale Sheargrubs, and some rustling from a nearby paper bag horrifies the newbie.
November 13th, 2023May 10th, 2024初心者?, lit.: "Beginners"Flying 101LinkLinkThe Rescue Officer uses aCandypop Bud to turn some Red Pikmin into Winged Pikmin. However, the brand-new Winged Pikmin don't know how to fly, so the newbie has to train them.
November 14th, 2023May 13th, 2024[note 8]ボールあそび?, lit.: "Ball Playing"Play BallLinkTwoMammoth Snootwhackers play volleyball with anArachnode's web as the net and a Rock Pikmin as the ball. The Snootwhackers switch to using a lit bomb rock after the Pikmin is caught in the web.
November 15th, 2023May 15th, 2024もちもち！メダマモチ?, lit.: "Springy! Sunsquish"Sunsquish SquishLinkLinkTwoSunsquishes end up getting stuck together after encountering the Rescue Officer, who decides to leave the two alone. Louie finds and cooks the duo, sharing one of his recipes along the way.
November 16th, 2023May 17th, 2024[note 12]オッチンのなつやすみ?, lit.: "Oatchi's Summer Holiday"Perfect DayLinkOatchi has a fun time swimming with some Blue Pikmin and drinking some nectar with a small group. The Rescue Officer smiles as they watch the Rescue Pup and Pikmin sleep underneath a plant.
November 17th, 2023May 20th, 2024気づいて?, lit.: "Please Notice Me"Over Here!LinkLinkDingo sees Shepherd brushing some of Oatchi's fur off the Rescue Officer. He tries to get her attention by sticking a Purple Pikmin's leaf and then aShearflea to his helmet, but Yonny drags him away before she notices.
November 18th, 2023July 1st, 2025種火係り?, lit.: "Fire Starter User"Fire SafetyLinkThe Rescue Officer teaches their team to be safe around fires, and does so by telling them how to blow out afire starter. An inspired Red Pikmin goes to a bonfire altar and tries to blow the flame out.[note 15]

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Japanese dateEnglish dateJapanese titleEnglish titleJapanese linkEnglish linkSummary
November 19th, 2023May 22nd, 2024[note 10]名犬モス?, lit.: "Good Dog Moss"The Famous MossLinkLinkOlimar lets the Rescue Officer ride atop Moss. The newbie enjoys it until Moss starts rumbling, after which they decide to only team up with Oatchi.
November 20th, 2023May 24th, 2024チャッピークッキング?, lit.: "Bulborb Cooking"Three MealsLinkA Pikmin drinks some nectar, who is then devoured by a Shearflea, who is then sucked up by a Bulborb. Louie then observes the delicious Bulborb, who has frozen still after tasting the initial Pikmin.
November 21st, 2023May 27th, 2024[note 8]やまびこ?, lit.: "Echoes"EchoesLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer and a Yellow Pikmin shout down a valley to hear their echoes. As it turns out, the echoes are actually cries of help from another Yellow Pikmin, trapped in an Arachnode's web.
November 22nd, 2023May 29th, 2024ディンゴとピクミン?, lit.: "Dingo and Pikmin"Dingo in ChargeLinkDingo is being bossy towards a group of White Pikmin, and they respond by attacking him. He yells at Oatchi, hoping that the Rescue Pup didn't notice his battle - however, Yonny and Collin had also overseen the fight.
November 23rd, 2023May 31st, 2024[note 12]だいごみ?, lit.: "The Best Part"Reality BitesLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer notes how cute White Pikmin are, and how they want to protect them. The newbie then shows off a large group of White Pikmin to Collin, and then runs off to have them be eaten during battle.
November 24th, 2023June 3rd, 2024ライバル登場?, lit.: "A Rival Appears"Ice-Cold CompetitionLinkThe Rescue Officer tries out anIce Blast and asks Russ if it could freeze large bodies of water. As Russ tells them that science makes it possible, a horrified Ice Pikmin overhears the conversation.
November 25th, 2023June 5th, 2024もらってうれしい?, lit.: "Happy to Recieve"Welcome GiftLinkLink[note 16]Russ asks Oatchi, a Red Pikmin, and a Bulborb about the perfect gift, though he isn't satisfied with their answers. He ends up showing his type of gift to Muggs: a pile of raw material.
November 26th, 2023June 7th, 2024ピキノツユクサ?, lit.: "Burgeoning Spiderwort"Burgeoning SpiderwortLinkThe Rescue Officer stumbles across some Red Pikmin looking at aBurgeoning Spiderwort, who proceed to collect its berries. The newbie watches the collection cycle repeat until they end up falling asleep.
November 27th, 2023June 10th, 2024[note 10]エンターテイナー?, lit.: "Entertainer"Creative Problem-SolvingLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer shows their confused team a spinning dance they made while practicing their Dandori. This dance proves to be effective when the newbie distracts aBug-Eyed Crawmad from attacking their Pikmin.
November 28th, 2023June 12th, 2024おしえて! オリマーさん?, lit.: "Tell Me! Mr. Olimar"Ask OlimarLinkOlimar tells the Rescue Officer how climbing sticks are held together with Pikmin juices. The newbie goes to check one out, but a Bulborb ends up toppling it over after licking it to taste the aforementioned juices.
November 29th, 2023June 14th, 2024元気がいちばん?, lit.: "Energy is Number One"It's GeneticLinkLinkA normal Bulborb is shown eating some Pikmin. The other members of thegrub-dog family are shown, and although every member varies in shape and size, they all enjoy eating Pikmin.
November 30th, 2023June 17th, 2024通路?, lit.: "Pathway"In the WayLinkA Purple Pikmin sits down in the middle of a pathway, and is hit in the head with a Cupid's Grenade carried by a Winged Pikmin. It then gets absorbed into aJiggle-Jiggle carried by a group of Pikmin.
December 1st, 2023June 19th, 2024時間差?, lit.: "Time Lag"Midflight FailLinkLinkSome Winged Pikmin try to carry theFish-Bed Snack, but only pick up the top portion. They try again with theBelted Delicacy, but the nori belt rips and drops the rice onto a Purple Pikmin.
December 2nd, 2023June 21st, 2024お花だいすきチーム①?, lit.: "Flower-Loving Team 1"Flower Aficionados, Pt. 1LinkKingsly forms a flower-loving team consisting of himself, a Mamuta, and a Withering Blowhog. However, the team faces collapse as the Mamuta beats up the Blowhog for defacing its Pikmin garden.
December 3rd, 2023June 24th, 2024[note 10]お花だいすきチーム②?, lit.: "Flower-Loving Team 2"Flower Aficionados, Pt. 2LinkLinkKingsly notices that his Mamuta teammate has a sad face. It turns out that those are its back muscles, and it was readying to attack the Withering Blowhog once again. The flower-loving team disbands after this.
December 4th, 2023June 26th, 2024[note 10]モスのお気に入り?, lit.: "Moss's Favorite"Squatter's RightsLinkOlimar finds Moss sleeping and drooling on thePilot's Seat. After trying to take it back, Olimar decides to use a brand-new seat instead, but Moss steals it and gives the Pilot's Seat away to a Red Pikmin.
December 5th, 2023June 28th, 2024[note 12]条件反射?, lit.: "Conditioned Reflex"Conditional ReflexLinkLinkShepherd gets Collin to stand near Oatchi, which causes the Rescue Pup to growl and allows the Captain to brush his teeth.
December 6th, 2023July 1st, 2024埋まりかた?, lit.: "Buried to the Shoulders"Rocky InteractionsLinkAfter a White Pikmin trips over a buried Rock Pikmin, the Rescue Officer remembers that half-buried Rock Pikmin can get out by themselves. They then notice a whole group of half-buried Rock Pikmin.
December 7th, 2023July 3rd, 2024ピクミンからのプレゼント?, lit.: "A Present From The Pikmin"Sweet SurpriseLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer is given some donuts and juice by a group of Pikmin. Meanwhile, Dingo is searching all around, trying to figure out where his missing donuts and juice are.
December 8th, 2023July 5th, 2024おやつ探偵コリー?, lit.: "Snack Detective Collin"Donut DetectiveLinkContinuing from the last comic, Collin offers to help Dingo find his missing snacks. Dingo points to where he got the snacks from - Collin's emptied snack box! The two start chasing each other while Yonny and Shepherd look on.
December 9th, 2023July 8th, 2024[note 8]なんかなぁ?, lit.: "Something Like That"Toss UpLinkLinkOatchi watches the Rescue Officer throw some Purple Pikmin, and wants to try it. However, he can only do so by spitting out a Purple Pikmin in his mouth.
December 10th, 2023July 10th, 2024隊長とマシン?, lit.: "Captain and Machine"Tech TroublesLinkShepherd is busy working on her tablet when she has to leave. Oatchi sees a high-quality Scrummy Bone on its screen and gives the tablet a good licking. Shepherd and Collin then wonder why the tablet's so wet.
December 11th, 2023July 12th, 2024隊長のなやみ?, lit.: "Captain's Troubles"Tough CallsLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer approaches Shepherd and sees her plan to buy Oatchi a Scrummy Bone present. The Captain asks the newbie for help on what flavor to pick, and they eventually decide to get every flavor.
December 12th, 2023July 15th, 2024[note 10]キャパオーバー?, lit.: "Overwhelming"Sous-ChefLinkA Purple Pikmin helpsRen cook some food, but after receiving non-stop instructions, the overloaded Pikmin doesn't know what to do and dumps one of the ingredients on its head.
December 13th, 2023July 17th, 2024[note 10]特等席?, lit.: "Special Seat"Tight FitLinkLinkOlimar offers Moss a chance to ride in theS.S. Dolphin. However, Olimar is knocked out of the Dolphin's cockpit by Moss, who ends up piloting the ship.
December 14th, 2023July 19th, 2024仮眠のプロ?, lit.: "Napping Pro"Napping ProLinkCollin and Yonny discuss how hard it must be for Bernard to hear himself think while Dingo is snoring on the job. However, Bernard turns out to be sleeping while standing up.
December 15th, 2023July 22nd, 2024[note 8]合唱?, lit.: "Singing in Chorus"The ChoirLinkLinkA group of Pikmin start singing together. They are soon joined by the Rescue Officer and Oatchi, but are interrupted and startled by Olimar unleashing a beautifully sung note.
December 16th, 2023July 24th, 2024ライトアップ?, lit.: "Lit Up"All Lit UpLinkA group of Yellow Pikmin create a string of lights by chaining themselves and some batteries together. This chain ends up connecting to Dingo, who starts brightly glowing.
December 17th, 2023July 26th, 2024[note 8]ストレッチ?, lit.: "Stretching"StretchesLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer and their Pikmin are doing some stretches, and a Sunsquish decides to join in. Then, anIcy Blowhog comes in and freezes the exercisers.
December 18th, 2023July 29th, 2024絵のモデル?, lit.: "Model Drawing"The ModelLinkThe Rescue Officer seesKeesh drawing near a Red Pikmin, but is disappointed when it turns out to be ahydro jelly. Keesh starts drawing what looks like another hydro jelly, but is actually aMoldy Dwarf Bulborb.
December 19th, 2023July 31st, 2024[note 8]おやこ連れ?, lit.: "Bringing Kids"Family TimeLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer observes aSpotty Bulbear and its children. However, things go awry when a Rock Pikmin starts following the Spotty Bulbear and the newbie starts yelling at a lost Dwarf Bulbear.
December 20th, 2023August 2nd, 2024ミウリンのしんさ?, lit.: "Mamuta's Judgement"Mamuta's InspectionLinkThe Rescue Officer tries to attack a Mamuta, but it simply turns around and starts judging their Pikmin. After noticing several flaws in the newbie's Pikmin, the Mamuta finally attacks back.
December 21st, 2023August 5th, 2024[note 10]あったかいところ・再び?, lit.: "Warm Place: Again"Heated BlanketLinkLinkOlimar is looking for his tablet, and decides to check under Moss. He finds something, but it turns out to be a sleeping Red Pikmin. He pulls out more snoozing Pikmin as the tablet lies on Moss's other side.
December 22nd, 2023August 7th, 2024なでなでの手?, lit.: "Stroking Hand"The Sign for "Pet"LinkOatchi sees Shepherd and Collin talking, and decides to get in-between them. Shepherd ends up petting the Rescue Pup, while Collin gets smacked across the face with Oatchi's wagging tail.
December 23rd, 2023August 9th, 2024[note 8]大そうじ?, lit.: "Big Cleaning"[note 17]Cleanup CrewLinkLinkRuss decides to clean out his room, and a group of Pikmin start to help him put things away. However, the Pikmin end up making a big mess, and Russ throws them out of his room.
December 24th, 2023August 12th, 2024フライング?, lit.: "Flying"[note 18]Something SpecialLinkSome Pikmin are carrying a large present when one of them trips and smashes through the dropped gift. It starts running around as Collin and the Rescue Officer talk about the gift containing ultra-spicy nectar.
December 25th, 2023August 14th, 2024ヒカリイルミネーシヨン?, lit.: "Light Illumination"All AglowLinkLinkA group of Glow Pikmin decorate theirLumiknolls with glow pellets. As the Rescue Corps watch on, they spot and point out a glow pellet bush, though it's actually a sneaky grub-dog that's approaching them.
December 26th, 2023August 16th, 2024よごれを吸着?, lit.: "Dirt Absorber"Grime and SlimeLinkThe Rescue Officer and Oatchi are covered in dirt and leaves after one of their expeditions. They wash up by jumping into the Foolix, which absorbs all the grime and spits the newly-cleaned duo out.
December 27th, 2023August 19th, 2024[note 10]大集合?, lit.: "Large Gathering"Gather RoundLinkLinkYonny has trouble catching a Purple Pikmin for examination, so he sets up a nectar net trap. A bunch of Pikmin rush the trap, as well as a Bulborb who eats the Pikmin and ends up getting caught.
December 28th, 2023August 21st, 2024行きつけ?, lit.: "My Favorite Place"The Watering HoleLinkNelle is hungry, so she decides to take a trip to an unspecified a juice stand.Yorke andDon Bergman investigate, and it turns out Nelle's juice is actually glow sap taken straight from a Lumiknoll.
December 29th, 2023August 23rd, 2024お呼ばれ?, lit.: "Invited"Party CrasherLinkLinkA Glow Pikmin invites a group of non-Glow Pikmin to its Lumiknoll. Collin and the Rescue Officer observe the party, but are shocked to see an uninvited Nelle walking off with some stolen glow sap.
December 30th, 2023August 26th, 2024意外な味方??, lit.: "An Unexpected Ally?"Unexpected AllyLinkSome Pikmin try to steal Dingo's dessert again, but aBreadbug intervenes and drags it back to him. Dingo's happiness is short-lived when the Breadbug buries both him and the food underneath some sand.
December 31st, 2023August 28th, 2024回収のナゾ?, lit.: "Collection Mystery"Mystery MeatLinkLinkACrawmad corpse has gone missing, and the Rescue Officer and Collin wonder where it went. A flashback shows Louie and Moss stealing the corpse, then cooking it on top of a bonfire altar for dinner.
January 1st, 2024August 30th, 2024ご来光?, lit.: "Mountaintop Sunrise"SunriseLinkThe Rescue Corps watch the sun rise, but it turns out to be the yellow light of a Groovy Long Legs. As the Corps are hypnotized into dancing, Olimar remarks about the nearby party to Moss.
January 2nd, 2024September 2nd, 2024はつゆめ?, lit.: "First Dream"[note 19]Bad DreamsLinkLinkOlimar has a nightmare about Louie andThe President, and is woken up by what he thinks is Moss. It turns out to be a Bulborb, and Olimar freaks out in this new nightmare while Moss tries to wake him up in the real world.
January 3rd, 2024September 4th, 2024占い師バニーズ?, lit.: "Fortune Teller Bernise"Fortune TellerLinkBernise can't tell Oatchi's fortune as she isn't a canine fortune teller. However, Shepherd is able to do this, and she "predicts" that Oatchi will receive many high-quality Scrummy Bones.
January 4th, 2024September 6th, 2024おねがいごと?, lit.: "Wish"The WishLinkLinkFrançois is sad that no Pikmin wants to be his friend, so when a shooting star appears, he wishes to be friends with them. However, he spots a group of Pikmin making wishes and lunges at them.
January 5th, 2024September 9th, 2024[note 8]けはい?, lit.: "Presence"Sixth SenseLinkShepherd takes part in a game where she has to guess Pikmin while blindfolded, and surprises the Rescue Officer and Collin by being able to correctly tell their type just from their presence.
January 6th, 2024September 11th, 2024ひと切れずつ?, lit.: "Slice by Slice"Slice by SliceLinkLinkThe Rescue Corps are having pizza for lunch, and Bernard slices and spreads out the pizzas so he can sneakily steal a slice. A group of Pikmin (and Dingo) do the exact same thing, leaving almost no pizza left.
January 7th, 2024September 13th, 2024まだ大丈夫?, lit.: "It's Okay"SamesiesLinkCollin prods a Purple Pikmin, jiggles a hydro jelly, and finally squishes his belly - the last of which makes him smile.

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Japanese dateEnglish dateJapanese titleEnglish titleJapanese linkEnglish linkSummary
January 8th, 2024September 16th, 2024[note 10]シルエットクイズ?, lit.: "Silhouette Quiz"Shadow GamesLinkLinkSome Pikmin try to guess creatures based on their silhouette. However, what looks like a Bulborb is actually Oatchi and some Bud Pikmin, and what looks like Oatchi is actually a Bulborb with a Shearflea on its back.
January 9th, 2024September 18th, 2024雪あそび?, lit.: "Playing in the Snow"Snow DayLinkEveryone's playing in the snow - the Pikmin are sledding, Collin and Dingo are making snowmen, and the Rescue Officer is riding in aArctic Cannon Larva's snowball (who is the source of the snow).
January 10th, 2024September 20th, 2024速度?, lit.: "Speed"SpeedLinkLinkA Bulborb walks across a frozen surface to try and eat some Ice Pikmin, but ends up sliding right past them.
January 11th, 2024September 23rd, 2024オッチンの首輪?, lit.: "Oatchi's Collar"Oatchi's CollarLinkThe Rescue Officer starts to replace Oatchi's collar, but Collin tells them to be careful. The newbie believes that it's because the collar is heavy, but is sent flying after the collar turns out to be very light.
January 12th, 2024September 25th, 2024よいこの原生生物童話?, lit.: "A Good Primitive Creature Fairy Tale"Once Upon a CreatureLinkLinkA story is told of twoAlbino Dwarf Bulborbs who wonder about what they'll be when they grow up. They promise to meet again when they've grown; when they do, it's revealed that they both became Moldy Dwarf Bulborbs.
January 13th, 2024September 27th, 2024こういったものに詳しいときいて?, lit.: "Things I Want To Know More About"Technical SupportLinkShepherd's tablet is acting up, so she decides to get some Yellow Pikmin to help her fix it. Collin sees this, freaks out, and runs after the Captain.
January 14th, 2024September 30th, 2024かくし味?, lit.: "Hidden Taste"The Secret IngredientLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer saves their Blue Pikmin from quicksand and runs off to get Ice Pikmin. A Bulborb drinks the quicksand, but whatever Pikmin it could taste is watered down by a nearbyBogswallow.
January 15th, 2024October 2nd, 2024いそうのすごしかた?, lit.: "How To Spend Your Time"Perfect PastimeLinkA group of Blue and Ice Pikmin are sitting around doing nothing. The Rescue Officer tries to get them to play in a nearby body of water, but they just sit down in it and continue to do nothing.
January 16th, 2024October 4th, 2024ガヤ?, lit.: "Background Noise"Backseat LeaflingsLinkLinkCollin is instructing the Rescue Officer through his tablet when a group of rescued leaflings wake up. They crowd around him and comment on the newbie's Dandori, making Collin uncomfortable.
January 17th, 2024October 7th, 2024じゃあもうムリ?, lit.: "Then It's No Longer Possible"Baby PicsLinkThe Rescue Officer wonders what Bernard looks like without his sunglasses. They askSanti if he has any childhood photos with Bernard, and he shows a baby photo of the two, both of them wearing glasses.
January 18th, 2024October 9th, 2024おしえて! オリマーさん②?, lit.: "Tell Me! Mr. Olimar 2"Ask Olimar, Pt. 2LinkLinkThe Rescue Officer struggles to blow theLineup Trumpet, so Olimar loudly demonstrates the item and ends up tiring both him and his Pikmin out.
January 19th, 2024October 11th, 2024定員3名?, lit.: "Maximum Capacity of Three"Seats ThreeLinkThree Purple Pikmin fit themselves into the holes of theSpace Spinner, while a White Pikmin stands on the central platform. A fourth Purple Pikmin spins the spinner, causing the White Pikmin to twist itself up.
January 20th, 2024October 14th, 2024ゴールテープ?, lit.: "Goal Tape"Finish LineLinkLinkA Whiptongue Bulborb stretches its tongue across a passageway and near some nectar. Then, a Yellow Pikmin sprints through the passage and runs into the Bulborb's tongue.
January 21st, 2024October 16th, 20242 択?, lit.: "2 Choices"Two OptionsLinkA group of Yellow Pikmin lower a climbing rope. Seeing this, a Whiptongue Bulborb stretches its tongue out in order to mimic the rope and fool the Pikmin.
January 22nd, 2024October 18th, 2024記憶力?, lit.: "Memory"Don't ForgetLinkLinkWhile riding Oatchi, the Rescue Officer hits their head on aclay bridge. They tell Oatchi and themselves to avoid hitting the bridge on the way back, but the newbie ends up doing it again.
January 23rd, 2024October 21st, 2024教え?, lit.: "Instruction"False AlarmLinkRuss freaks out as he's lost theswitch to a remote-controlled bomb rock. He finds it near a Purple Pikmin, who remembers a lesson about pressing one but is too unmotivated to do it.
January 24th, 2024July 2nd, 2025やさぐれピクミン?, lit.: "Runaway Pikmin"[note 20]ReenergizedLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer uses a Red Pikmin carrying a fire starter to shatter anice wall. An Ice Pikmin watches this and sadly hides away, but is revigorated after chugging some ultra-spicy spray.
January 25th, 2024October 23rd, 2024[note 8]ぐるぐるの意味?, lit.: "The Meaning of Circling Around"[note 21]Pikmin CirclesLinkThe Rescue Officer's Rock Pikmin are going around in circles because the path forward had been blocked. Meanwhile, some White Pikmin begin to circle around Dingo to purposefully obstruct him.
January 26th, 2024October 25th, 2024個体差?, lit.: "Individual Difference"Size May VaryLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer encounters a giant Rock Pikmin, but finds out that it can't fit through iron fences. The newbie tries to reduce the Rock Pikmin's size by using aconveyor belt, but this only ends up polishing the Pikmin.
January 27th, 2024October 28th, 2024[note 8]おみとおし?, lit.: "Seeing Through It"SubtextLinkCollin wonders why Dingo doesn't like to work with Oatchi or Pikmin. Yonny explains that Dingo secretly doesn't want them to get hurt by a bomb rock's blast, which embarrasses the ranger.
January 28th, 2024October 30th, 2024見守り隊?, lit.: "Observation Team"Watch PartyLinkLinkA Burrowing Snagret has laid some eggs, but some nearby Pikmin think they're nectar eggs. The Pikmin observe the Snagret with theDouble Dragon-Eyed Scope, stressing the bird and making it lose its feathers.
January 29th, 2024July 3rd, 2025地学部の活動?, lit.: "Planetary Science Club's Activity"Science-club FunLinkThe Planetary Science Club perform an experiment where they stick a string to an Ice Pikmin with some salt.Mika wonders if the experiment fits whileSheeba complains that it's an elementary school-level experiment.
January 30th, 2024November 1st, 2024パピヨンの新発明?, lit.: "Yonny's New Invention"Yonny's Latest InventionLinkLinkFrançois is asking Collin about his Pikmin communication skills when Yonny completes a serum that allows its drinker to understand what Pikmin are saying. François drinks it, but the Pikmin still don't want to talk to him.
January 31st, 2024November 4th, 2024[note 10]ライバル出現??, lit.: "A Rival Appears?"A Rival AppearsLinkASkeeterskate spits water at some Pikmin, and their cries wake up a nearby Bulborb. The Bulborb rushes over to taste the Pikmin-flavored water, but the Skeeterskate drinks it all before it gets there.
February 1st, 2024November 6th, 2024[note 10]ピクミンジャンケン①?, lit.: "Pikmin Rock-Paper-Scissors 1"Rock, Pikmin, Scissors, Pt. 1LinkLinkThere's only one drop of nectar left, so the Rescue Officer has a Red and White Pikmin play rock-paper-scissors. However, their hands are two small for the newbie to figure out who won.
February 2nd, 2024November 8th, 2024ピクミンジャンケン②?, lit.: "Pikmin Rock-Paper-Scissors 2"Rock, Pikmin, Scissors, Pt. 2LinkA group of Pikmin are playing rock-paper-scissors. The Rescue Officer uses theDetective's Truth Seeker to figure out who won, but aToady Bloyster attacks before they can find out.
February 3rd, 2024November 11th, 2024ハスの葉ボート?, lit.: "Lotus Leaf Boat"Lily-Pad BoatLinkLinkA group of Pikmin take a ride on alily pad. They are all having fun except for a Rock Pikmin, who is trying to not fall through the gap in the pad.
February 4th, 2024November 13th, 2024クセになった?, lit.: "It Became A Habit"Challenge AcceptedLinkA pair of Pikmin take a ride on a lily pad and one of them waves at a Rock Pikmin on another pad, who is trying to not fall through the pad's gap.
February 5th, 2024November 15th, 2024ダンドリバトル?, lit.: "Dandori Battle"Dandori BattleLinkLinkShepherd and Oatchi participate in aDandori Battle against Louie and Moss, but the Captain immediately loses. As it turns out, she can't see her dog's face while riding on his back, leaving her unable to focus.
February 6th, 2024November 18th, 2024石のローラー?, lit.: "Stone Roller"Like Rolling StonesLinkTwo Purple Pikmin come across a crying Waterwraith, who has lost its stone rollers. The Pikmin decide to help it find its rollers; meanwhile, the Rescue Officer mistakes the vulnerable Waterwraith for a giant Purple Pikmin.
February 7th, 2024November 20th, 2024あった?, lit.: "Found Them"ReunitedLinkLinkShepherd is impressed by Dingo holding two Purple Pikmin above his shoulders; he then follows it up by lifting two large stone rollers. The Waterwraith lands on the rollers, crushing Dingo.
February 8th, 2024November 22nd, 2024湿度レーダー?, lit.: "Humidity Radar"Signs of HumidityLinkShepherd manages to predict rainy weather despite the previous sunny conditions, all from her careful observation of the humidity messing up Collin's hair.
February 9th, 2024November 25th, 2024通り雨?, lit.: "Rain Shower"Rain ShowerLinkLinkWhile it's raining, Olimar notes that Leaf and Flower Pikmin stay dry as their stems act as umbrellas. He then sees a Bud Pikmin getting drenched; Olimar's group decide to sit under a tree until the rain clears.
February 10th, 2024November 27th, 2024足もと注意?, lit.: "Watch Your Step"Watch Your StepLinkThe Rescue Officer lets their Pikmin walk in front of them to make sure they're still there. However, the Pikmin run into peril after the newbie moves out of the way of a stretching Purple Pikmin.
February 11th, 2024November 29th, 2024スプリンクラー?, lit.: "Sprinkler"The SprinklerLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer and their team encounter asprinkler, and they send Oatchi out to investigate it. The Rescue Pup drinks the water sprayed by it.
February 12th, 2024December 2nd, 2024[note 10]おてつだいアーム?, lit.: "Extra Hand"Extra HandLinkThe Rescue Officer learns theExtra Hand skill from Louie. They have fun carrying a pellet until some White Pikmin (also carrying pellets) get mad at them for blocking their pathway.
February 13th, 2024December 4th, 2024見つけた?, lit.: "I Found You"Found You!LinkLinkOlimar wakes up from a nightmare in which he was being chased by thePlasm Wraith. He tells the Rescue Officer about his experience, unaware that the Plasm Wraith is watching them.
February 14th, 2024December 6th, 2024おしえて! オリマーさん③?, lit.: "Tell Me! Mr. Olimar 3"Ask Olimar, Pt. 3LinkOlimar tells the Rescue Officer and Collin about how Red Pikmin use their noses to attack. The newbie wonders about a Purple Pikmin's feelers until they see one use them as makeshift sunglasses.
February 15th, 2024December 9th, 2024オペレーター養成所?, lit.: "Operator Training School"Comms Training SchoolLinkLinkWhile instructing the Rescue Officer, Collin is distracted by some leaflings. The leaflings give him some donuts and take over the tablet, praising the newbie's Dandori and confusing them.
February 16th, 2024December 11th, 2024ハイセンス?, lit.: "High Sense"Refined TasteLinkPuddle is stricken by inspiration after seeing a Purple Pikmin, styling its feelers and clothing it with ahair tie. The Rescue Officer witnesses the Purple Pikmin's makeover and is ultimately fine with it.
February 17th, 2024December 13th, 2024さまざまな効果?, lit.: "Various Effects"Varying EffectsLinkLinkA group of Pikmin use theGlinty Circular Disc's underside to reflect light. This causes the Pikmin to dance, a Burrowing Snagret to lose its feathers from stress, and a Groovy Long Legs to approach the group.
February 18th, 2024December 16th, 2024さみしオッチン?, lit.: "Lonely Oatchi"Lonely OatchiLinkOatchi is sad that no enemy wants to attack him in a "playful" way. The Rescue Officer tries to cheer him up by having him ride in a Grubchucker's top mouth, but Oatchi causes it to topple over.
February 19th, 2024December 18th, 2024取りちがえ?, lit.: "Mix-Up"Grabbed the Wrong OneLinkLinkDingo has overslept and has to rush through his morning routine. Along the way, he accidentally wears the hair tie of a nearby Rock Pikmin instead of his headband, which the Rescue Officer notices and likes.
February 20th, 2024December 20th, 2024[note 8]めざせプラチナメダル?, lit.: "Aim for a Platinum Medal"Gotta Get PlatinumLinkCollin has the Pikmin and some leaflings clean up an area. The leaflings are not satisfied with their Dandori and order the Pikmin to put the cleared debris back so they can do it again.
February 21st, 2024December 23rd, 2024接触不良①?, lit.: "Contact Failure 1"Poor Contact, Pt. 1LinkLinkSchnauz figures out that theMasterpiece Plank fits into a slot in theStone of Advancement. He predicts that they'll show him a secret message, but the Stone of Advancement's screen doesn't display anything.
February 22nd, 2024December 25th, 2024接触不良②?, lit.: "Contact Failure 2"Poor Contact, Pt. 2LinkThe Rescue Officer brings a Withering Blowhog to clean the Stone of Advancement's slot, but Schnauz is worried about it spitting out saliva. The newbie has a Waddlequaff suck up the slot's dust, which Schnauz approves of.
February 23rd, 2024December 27th, 2024[note 22]ネンドバルブ?, lit.: "Clay Valve"Clay ValveLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer doesn't know what aclay valve would look like, and asks their Pikmin if they know. They end up making a sprawling mess of clay; however, a Purple Pikmin manages to use it to turn off a sprinkler.
February 24th, 2024December 30th, 2024[note 22]フィールドワーク?, lit.: "Fieldwork"FieldworkLinkThe Rescue Officer is still confused over the shape of a valve, but brushes it off as they explore the cave further. As they are being shot by theMan-at-Legs, the newbie notices the valve on top of it.
February 25th, 2024January 1st, 2025[note 22]活用法?, lit.: "Ways of Usage"Special FeatureLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer approaches Collin, but is confused to see a castaway with an obscured face. It turns out to be Collin, who turned his spacesuit's smoked-glass feature on to conceal himself eating snacks.
February 26th, 2024January 13th, 2025お気に入りロード?, lit.: "Favorite Road"The Best PathLinkThe Rescue Officer and their team avoid two paths created by a Bulborb and the Waterwraith. They decide to explore a safe, uneven road, but it turns out to be from an Empress Bulblax who starts rolling towards them.

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Japanese dateEnglish dateJapanese titleEnglish titleJapanese linkEnglish linkSummary
February 27th, 2024January 15th, 2025実践済み?, lit.: "Already Practiced"Tried-and-TrueLinkLinkOlimar instructs a Purple Pikmin tolie down and get picked up by aFiery Dweevil. When the Rescue Officer observes this, Olimar tries to explain that the Pikmin really wanted to ride the Dweevil.
February 28th, 2024January 17th, 2025後ろはまかせて?, lit.: "Leave It To Me"I Got ThisLinkA Bulborb walks up to Oatchi playing with some Pikmin, about to attack them. However, the Rescue Pup's wagging tail causes the Bulborb to become dizzy and fall over.
February 29th, 2024January 20th, 2025花粉体質?, lit.: "Pollen Constitution"Pollen AllergiesLinkLinkOatchi is sick and sneezing, and Kingsly attributes it to the flowers blooming and releasing pollen. Russ brings out a camera that can detect it, and it reveals that Kingsly is covered helmet-to-toe in pollen.
March 1st, 2024January 22nd, 2025アップデート?, lit.: "Update"InnovationLinkKingsly checks up on his Mamuta teammate, who is using music from theShake-a-Smile and powdered nectar to improve its Pikmin gardens. Kingsly grows concerned when he notices that the nectar's bag looks like a Withering Blowhog.
March 2nd, 2024January 24th, 2025みんなでお花見?, lit.: "Watching Cherry Blossoms Together"Pretty PetalsLinkLinkThe Rescue Corps, Olimar, and Moss are watching cherry blossom leaves fall. Oatchi and the Rescue Officer use the Swallow ability to bring some leaves back to base, though they end up covered in saliva.
March 3rd, 2024January 27th, 2025金色の?, lit.: "Golden"The Golden OneLinkOlimar observes (and later helps) the Rescue Corps put together theMemory Fragment Series. When the completed image turns out to be the Plasm Wraith, the Corps are confused while Olimar starts panicking.
March 4th, 2024January 29th, 2025黄ピクミンと穴①?, lit.: "Yellow Pikmin and Pit 1"The Yellow Pikmin and the Hole, Pt. 1LinkLinkA group of Yellow Pikmin attack anIridescent Flint Beetle. It burrows away, but an angry Pikmin continues to chase after the beetle, ending up in a hole. After realizing its predicament, the Pikmin starts to cry.
March 5th, 2024January 31st, 2025黄ピクミンと穴②?, lit.: "Yellow Pikmin and Pit 2"The Yellow Pikmin and the Hole, Pt. 2LinkThe Yellow Pikmin from the previous comic sees a rope being lowered into the hole, which is actually a Whiptongue Bulborb's tongue. The Pikmin uses the tongue to lift itself, three 1 pellets, and the Iridescent Flint Beetle.
March 6th, 2024February 3rd, 2025ピクミン持ちかた講座?, lit.: "Pikmin Holding Course"Pikmin-Handling LessonLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer teaches Collin how to hold a Pikmin. He tries to grab a Purple Pikmin, but ends up pulling out its neck fat. Collin watches in silence as the Pikmin's neck fat retreats into its body.
March 7th, 2024February 5th, 2025相性?, lit.: "Compatibility"CompatibilityLinkInspired by Olimar and Louie's teamwork, the Rescue Officer decides to team up with Dingo. The ranger tries to get the Pikmin out of the Onion, but has trouble doing so - meanwhile, the newbie leaves with Oatchi.
March 8th, 2024February 7th, 2025ドクターのけんこう相談室?, lit.: "Doctor's Health Consulting Room"The Doctor's AdviceLinkLinkYonny is speaking to an unknown patient who is concerned about building muscles. The Rescue Officer thinks that the patient is Collin, though they turn out to be a Bug-Eyed Crawmad.
March 9th, 2024February 10th, 2025ガーリップ?, lit.: "Flarlic"FlarlicLinkAnOrange Bulborb comes across someFlarlic and eats it, gaining a large amount of energy in the process. The Bulborb uses this newfound energy to get some proper sleep.
March 10th, 2024February 12th, 2025ダマグモ演奏会?, lit.: "Arachnorb Concert"Arachnorb RecitalLinkLinkABaldy Long Legs is hosting a concert for some Pikmin trapped in its abdomen. When the Rescue Officer notices and tries to chase after the Arachnorb, the Groovy Long Legs and Man-at-Legs step in and block their path.
March 11th, 2024February 14th, 2025ついでに?, lit.: "Meanwhile"While We Were at ItLinkCollin entrusts Olimar and Moss to deliver a bag to the Rescue Officer and Oatchi. The duo return and Moss spits out multiple things they collected along the way, including Oatchi and the newbie.
March 12th, 2024February 17th, 2025引き分け?, lit.: "Draw"A DrawLinkLinkKeesh has lost one of her minerals, and her classmates try to help her find it. A flashback occurs where Keesh stuffs a Rock Pikmin and aGildemandwee into a container before going to bed.
March 13th, 2024February 19th, 2025はやわざ?, lit.: "Quick Work"Fast ActingLinkYonny is performing an experiment where he infuses Pikpik carrots with a substance that makes its eater glow brightly. He rushes back to warn Oatchi about the carrots, only to find Dingo glowing and Oatchi wearing shades.
March 14th, 2024February 21st, 2025とっておきのスイーツ?, lit.: "Sweets in Reserve"Snack AttackLinkLinkLouie is hungry, so Olimar decides to retrieve some food that he left inside the bunker inHero's Hideaway. However, Olimar is horrified when he finds the Plasm Wraith inside the bunker instead of the food.
March 15th, 2024February 24th, 2025ゴシゴシ?, lit.: "Scrub Scrub"Rubbing Off on YouLinkThe Rescue Officer notices that a Toady Bloyster ink stain on Oatchi makes him look like a hero. They give him a cape and run to tell Shepherd, but Oatchi has smeared the ink on Collin by the time they arrive.
March 16th, 2024February 25th, 2025コレデース?, lit.: "This One"THERE It IsLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer finds a purple Candypop Bud and throws Pikmin into it. Bernard watches on and, while heading for the toilet, ponders about what the opening of a Candypop Bud looks like.
March 17th, 2024February 26th, 2025伝言ゲーム?, lit.: "Telephone Game"Telephone GameLinkA group of Pikmin are playing telephone and whispering about a Bulborb. It eventually reaches a Yellow Pikmin, and the act of whispering both tickles it and makes it mistake the Bulborb for aKingcap.
March 18th, 2024February 27th, 2025もちもちのべッド?, lit.: "Squishy Bed"Massed MattressLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer finds theGolden Vaulting Table and summons an army of Purple Pikmin to carry it. The newbie decides to rest on the Pikmin beforehand, allowing aDweevil to steal the treasure.
March 19th, 2024February 28th, 2025気まずい?, lit.: "Awkward"Ouch!LinkCollin points out the Bug-Eyed Crawmad's soft tummy to the Rescue Officer, then realizes that he has a similar tummy. He especially feels bad when Shepherd commands Oatchi to attack its soft belly, with Dingo trying to stop her.
March 20th, 2024March 3rd, 2025おうちケンチク?, lit.: "House Architecture"Building a HouseLinkLinkA group of Pikmin watch Corgwin at work, and decide to imitate him by building a small house. Corgwin praises their handiwork, but finds a problem with the house; it's built right on top of aSovereign Bulblax.
March 21st, 2024March 4th, 2025どっちをえらぶ!??, lit.: "Which One Would You Choose!?"Tough ChoiceLinkThe Rescue Officer's Pikmin have been confused by aPuffstool. In an attempt to get the hypnotized Pikmin back, the newbie starts spinning and dancing just like them. This unnerves two of the Pikmin.
March 22nd, 2024March 5th, 2025春風?, lit.: "Spring Breeze"A Spring BreezeLinkLinkOlimar's team are experiencing some cold winds, and Louie takes the time to cover their Pikmin with leaf blankets. Olimar thinks he's doing it out of kindness, but Louie is actually doing it to keep them fresh.
March 23rd, 2024March 6th, 2025リアルタイムランキング?, lit.: "Real-Time Ranking"Real-Time RankingsLinkThe Rescue Officer sees a Fiery Dweevil carrying a Crimson Banquet and believes it to be the strongest creature in the world. The newbie watches as the Dweevil trips over (and loses its title to) a buried Rock Pikmin.
March 24th, 2024March 7th, 2025新人隊員の日誌?, lit.: "Newbie's Diary"A Newbie's Voyage LogLinkLinkDingo encounters the Rescue Officer working on their report late into the night. He gets mad when he sees that the newbie is writing Collin and Oatchi's names more formally than his.
March 25th, 2024March 10th, 2025[note 10]ベテランピクミン?, lit.: "Veteran Pikmin"Experienced PikminLinkOlimar finds a Red Pikmin he met when he first crash-landed, and decides to have it teach his new, inexperienced Pikmin. However, he accidentally leaves the Pikmin behind when it gets stuck on a rock.
March 26th, 2024March 11th, 2025ベテランピクミンの教え?, lit.: "Veteran Pikmin's Teachings"Experienced-Pikmin LessonsLinkLinkThe experienced Pikmin teaches the rest of Olimar's Red Pikmin, and the Captain asks what they learned today. However, they have to flee after a Bulborb starts approaching, leaving the experienced Pikmin behind.
March 27th, 2024March 12th, 2025氷ピクミンのきもち?, lit.: "Ice Pikmin's Feelings"How Ice Pikmin FeelLinkThe Rescue Officer talks about how Ice Pikmin are okay with being stuck in frozen water. They then note that the Pikmin do not tolerate being stepped on, as one unlucky Bulborb finds out.
March 28th, 2024March 13th, 2025ラッセルのひらめき?, lit.: "Russ' Inspiration"Russ's Brilliant IdeaLinkLinkRuss wonders if nectar can be carried in the same containers assprays. The now-enlightened Rescue Officer tries it out on a group of Purple Pikmin, though they reject it as the nectar is less fresh.
March 29th, 2024March 14th, 2025刷りこみ?, lit.: "Imprinting"ImprintingLinkA Downy Snagret hatches and, upon seeing Oatchi, thinks that the Rescue Pup is its mom. Oatchi tries to get away from the Snagret, but it keeps following him and even gives him a Yellow Pikmin to eat.
March 30th, 2024March 15th, 2025[note 10]やめられない味?, lit.: "A Taste You Can't Resist"Yummy FlavorLinkLinkA group of White Pikmin are attacked by aWatery Blowhog, leaving behind a poisoned puddle of water. A Bulborb sips the puddle, getting sick and turning green. The Rescue Officer thinks it's a large Moldy Dwarf Bulborb.
March 31st, 2024March 16th, 2025シャンプーの日?, lit.: "Shampoo Day"Shampoo DayLinkShepherd is giving Oatchi a bath when he runs off and shakes water all over Collin. Collin is initally confused, but his mood changes when he sees a rainbow that was caused by the water.
April 1st, 2024March 17th, 2025どんぐりアーマー?, lit.: "Acorn Armor"Acorn ArmorLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer tells their Pikmin to be on guard, which causes a Purple Pikmin to create a suit of armor from an acorn. The Pikmin scouts the area, but gets scared after seeing a singleWhite Spectralid.
April 2nd, 2024March 18th, 2025予想外のルート?, lit.: "Unexpected Route"TightropeLinkA Whiptongue Bulborb dangles from aslide rail with its tongue. A Yellow Pikmin encounters the scene and mistakes the Bulborb for a treasure, causing the Rescue Officer and their Purple Pikmin to slide down the rail.
April 3rd, 2024March 19th, 2025チャームポイント?, lit.: "Charm Point"Impressive FeaturesLinkLinkCollin and the Rescue Officer watch aSkutterchuck launch a rock. They're both impressed by the creature, though the newbie is more focused on the creature's fluffy legs.
April 4th, 2024March 20th, 2025レスキュー隊の特ダネ??, lit.: "Rescue Corps' Inside Scoop?"True InspirationLinkMolly is curious about the logo present on the Rescue Corps' suits. Shepherd explains that the logo is tied to their partnership with Rescue Pups, and that it actually represents their rear ends.
April 5th, 2024March 21st, 2025おおきなりボン?, lit.: "Big Ribbon"Perfect AccessoryLinkLinkA Yellow Pikmin is watching some White Spectralids when one of them lands on its flower. Delighted, the Pikmin walks away with the Spectralid still attached, but it ends up flying off with the Pikmin.
April 6th, 2024March 24th, 2025スジオ?, lit.: "Horatio"HoratioLinkHoratio rescues a Purple Pikmin and tries to make it smile. All of his efforts are met with the same blank stare from the Pikmin.
April 7th, 2024March 25th, 2025合体!!?, lit.: "Combine!!"ASSEMBLE!LinkLinkThe treasures in theAssembled Courage Series start to combine by themselves, butits head is replaced with a Purple Pikmin. The "completed" series lies motionless on the ground.
April 8th, 2024March 26th, 2025トレーニング?, lit.: "Training"Training DaysLinkThe Rescue Officer is busy training when Shepherd comes in and asks Oatchi if he's ready for harder training. The newbie starts to work harder while Oatchi enjoys a nice, relaxing VR training session.
April 9th, 2024March 27th, 2025ベテランピクミンの発見?, lit.: "Veteran Pikmin's Discovery"Master Becomes StudentLinkLinkWhile crossing a bridge with Olimar, the experienced Red Pikmin falls in a river and starts to drown. A Blue Pikmin then teaches the Red Pikmin how to paddle with its leaf.
April 10th, 2024April 4th, 2025たからものを見せあう会?, lit.: "Treasure Show-Off Meeting"Show-and-TellLinkA Blue Pikmin and Red Pikmin show off a Pearly Clamclamp's pearl and a Skutterchuck's leg, respectively. A Yellow Pikmin then brings out aSneak Bomb which scares the other two Pikmin.
April 11th, 2024April 7th, 2025ついていきます?, lit.: "I'll Follow You"Guiding LightLinkLinkOlimar is moved to tears by a Yellow Wollyhop leavingits children to avoid crushing them, as it reminds him of being separated from his family. He reassures his Pikmin that he won't leave them, but they're focused on his helmet light.
April 12th, 2024April 14th, 2025ダンドリ基準①?, lit.: "Dandori Standards 1"Dandori Guru, Pt. 1LinkDingo catches his Pikmin slacking off, and they end up getting into a fight as Collin and the Rescue Officer watch on. Later, the newbie notices some Pikmin following Dingo, but they turn out to be obsessed leaflings instead.
April 13th, 2024April 16th, 2025[note 23]ダンドリ基準②?, lit.: "Dandori Standards 2"Dandori Guru, Pt. 2LinkLinkDingo continues to be followed by his leafling lackeys, but upon encountering theSage Leaf, the leaflings immediately focus all of their attention on him. Dingo is left to command a group of White Pikmin, who showed up late.
April 14th, 2024April 17th, 2025イケる気がした?, lit.: "I Thought It Was Going To Work"Best-Laid PlansLinkThe Rescue Officer and Olimar are attacked by aHorned Cannon Beetle. Olimar moves in and tries to punch one of its boulders, but is squished flat instead.
April 15th, 2024April 18th, 2025オニヨンのぎやくしゅう?, lit.: "Onion's Counterattack"The Onion's RevengeLinkLinkA curious group of Bulborbs attack the Master Onion to try and eat the Pikmin it releases. The angered Onion proceeds to suck in one of the Bulborbs.
April 16th, 2024April 21st, 2025笛の音?, lit.: "A Whistle's Sound"The Whistle BlowsLinkA sleeping Oatchi is woken up by a whistle. He instinctively rushes over to the Rescue Officer, who is only reading a book. The whistle is actually from a tea kettle that was prepared by Collin.

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Japanese dateEnglish dateJapanese titleEnglish titleJapanese linkEnglish linkSummary
April 17th, 2024April 22nd, 2025一部で大人気?, lit.: "Very Popular to Some"For the Niche AudienceLinkLinkDalmo and Schnauz show off their Bogswallow and Empress Bulblax-themed merchandise to the Rescue Officer andChowder, who are drafting up a Pikmin theme park. The newbie tells the duo that they're specifically looking for Pikmin-themed goods.
April 18th, 2024April 23rd, 2025岩ピクミンと氷ピクミン?, lit.: "Rock Pikmin and Ice Pikmin"Solid FriendshipLinkA Rock Pikmin rolls down a beach and encounters an Ice Pikmin in the water. The two Pikmin instantly become friends, and "play together" by burying themselves neck-deep in the sand and newly-frozen water.
April 19th, 2024April 24th, 2025無限の可能性?, lit.: "Infinite Possibilities"Full of SurprisesLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer discovers that theCreativity Conduit is moving on its own. They take out the treasure's ball expecting to find a Pikmin stuck inside, but they end up unleashing a swarm of Mitites instead.
April 20th, 2024April 28th, 2025大物ゲット?, lit.: "Big Guy Obtained"Tricks and TreatsLinkA leafling tells the Rescue Officer that the best way to recruitWild Pikmin is to leave nectar lying around. The newbie tries this for themselves, but they end up attracting a group of leaflings instead.
April 21st, 2024April 29th, 2025そのころミウリンは?, lit.: "It's Around That Time, Mamuta"Fluttering FertilizerLinkLinkA Mamuta is watching over its Pikmin garden when a couple of Spectralids land on its head. The Mamuta opens its hand for an incomingYellow Spectralid, only to crush it and use its nectar for the garden.
April 22nd, 2024April 30th, 2025オッチンの護衛?, lit.: "Oatchi the Guard"Oatchi on GuardLinkOatchi guards a Lumiknoll by circling around it. The Rescue Officer comments on how useful he is at guarding, but notices he's circling around a serving tray that (formerly) held Collin's snack.
April 23rd, 2024May 1st, 2025ひとり勝ち?, lit.: "Sole Winner"Winning StrategyLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer finds a group of Rock Pikmin fighting aDwarf Orange Bulborb. They offer to help, but are told by one of the Pikmin to not intervene. Eventually, the angered Rescue Officer interrupts both groups and sends them flying.
April 24th, 2024May 5th, 2025仕事が早い?, lit.: "Work Fast"Happy to HelpLinkOlimar and his Pikmin are being chased by a Bulborb when he directs them to some plants they can hide in. However, when they get there, they find that the experienced Red Pikmin had independently weeded the plants.
April 25th, 2024May 6th, 2025あくしゅ?, lit.: "Handshake"TruceLinkLinkDingo and a White Pikmin get into another fight, with the Pikmin running into some plants. It then extends its hand out, and Dingo's teammates convince him to shake its hand. However, the Pikmin's hand is actually its foot.
April 26th, 2024May 7th, 2025ぺタぺタ?, lit.: "Stamp Stamp"Sticky StuffLinkA Winged Pikmin goes around gathering stickers for its collection, meeting the Rescue Officer and Olimar along the way. The Winged Pikmin then encounters an Arachnode's collection of various Pikmin (as well as Oatchi and a castaway).
April 27th, 2024May 8th, 2025ドッキリ大作戦! ①?, lit.: "Great Prank Operation! 1"Operation Prank, Pt. 1LinkLinkMolly is planning to prank some Pikmin, and convinces a group of Yellow Pikmin to build a pit for her. After it's completed, Molly falls into the pit after the Pikmin ask her to.
April 28th, 2024May 9th, 2025ドッキリ大作戦! ②?, lit.: "Great Prank Operation! 2"Operation Prank, Pt. 2LinkMolly watches as the acorn-armored Purple Pikmin approaches her pitfall prank. However, she ends up being shocked when the Pikmin takes off its armor to cool down, causing its feelers to fall off of its head.
April 29th, 2024May 12th, 2025Win-WinA Win-WinLinkLinkA Purple Pikmin is carrying a 5 pellet when a group of Winged Pikmin steal it. The Rescue Officer tries to scold them by telling them that they made the Purple Pikmin sad, but it's resting emotionlessly behind them.
April 30th, 2024May 13th, 2025新米隊員のダンドリ?, lit.: "The Newbie's Dandori"Dandori FailLinkThe Rescue Officer has François stand on a certain spot, as they're planning to use the Idler's Alert to summon a group of Pikmin and make him happy. However, it backfires as the newbie realizes they forgot to take the Pikmin out of the Onion.
May 1st, 2024May 14th, 2025ナイショだよ?, lit.: "It's a Secret"Wasn't MeLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer's party is attacked by a sudden cloud ofpoisonous gas, assuming it was aDoodlebug's fart. The newbie tries to figure out where the bug went while the real cause - a gassy White Pikmin - tries to act innocent.
May 2nd, 2024May 15th, 2025隊長のごまかし?, lit.: "Captain's Trick"The Captain's Cover-UpLinkShepherd changes her spacesuit's colors to match Oatchi's. She gets everyone to switch to the new color apart from Collin, who is unimpressed and resets their colors to normal.
May 3rd, 2024May 16th, 2025アルフたちの冒険①?, lit.: "Alph's Adventures 1"Alph and Friends, Pt. 1LinkLinkBrittany is practicing her throwing skills (by usingAlph as a Pikmin) when aMedusal Slurker approaches.Charlie tells Brittany to throw a Pikmin at it, but she throws him with great force instead.
May 4th, 2024May 17th, 2025アルフたちの冒険②?, lit.: "Alph's Adventures 2"Alph and Friends, Pt. 2LinkAlph and Brittany encounter theArmored Mawdad and decide to take a picture of it with theKopPad. However, they run into problems when the Mawdad keeps turning its head to face the camera.
May 5th, 2024May 19th, 2025アルフナちの冒険③?, lit.: "Alph's Adventures 3"Alph and Friends, Pt. 3LinkLinkThe Pikmin are interested in the KopPads and their cameras. A Rock Pikmin takes Alph's KopPad and uses it to snap photographs of its legs, which Alph and Brittany end up analyzing.
May 6th, 2024May 20th, 2025アルフチちの冒険④?, lit.: "Alph's Adventures 4"Alph and Friends, Pt. 4LinkAlph shows the Pikmin how his team'sradar works, but realizes how many mistakes he made and gets upset. The Pikmin he was demonstrating to cheer him up.
May 7th, 2024May 21st, 2025葉っぱ人生活?, lit.: "Leafling Life"Leafling LeisureLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer asks a leafling about what they did before being rescued. The leafling responds with various Dandori-related activities such as playingreversi withScorchcakes and watching Waterwraith races.
May 8th, 2024May 22nd, 2025ゴールデンな夢?, lit.: "Golden Dream"Dreams of GoldLinkOlimar wakes up from a dream in which theHocotate ship turned gold, and notices an object in the distance similar to what he saw. This turns out to be the Plasm Wraith in disguise, and it starts chasing after Olimar's crew.
May 9th, 2024May 24th, 2025ピクミンからのおたより?, lit.: "A Message From The Pikmin"Pikmin PostLinkLinkA Winged Pikmin delivers a message to the Rescue Officer, and they discover it's apostcard from the Pikmin. Collin thinks it contains a hidden message and tries to decode it, but it's only a closeup picture of a Purple Pikmin.
May 10th, 2024May 26th, 2025チャッピー進入禁止かんばん?, lit.: "Bulborb No-Entry Sign"No Bulborbs AllowedLinkCollin puts down a no-entry sign for Bulborbs as a joke, but is shocked when it manages to turn a thirsty Bulborb away. When he turns his back, though, a group of Bulborbs arrive to marvel at the new monument.
May 11th, 2024May 27th, 2025アルフチちの冒険⑤?, lit.: "Alph's Adventures 5"Alph and Friends, Pt. 5LinkLinkBrittany decides to ride aDwarf Bulborb by hopping on its back and grabbing its eye stalks, with Alph and Charlie watching on. She's eventually kicked off, and Alph wonders if there's a better way to ride.
May 12th, 2024May 28th, 2025気合いの入れどころ?, lit.: "How to Show Your Spirit"Dress UpLinkThere's an upcoming party, and the Rescue Officer doesn't know what to wear. Collin tells them it's a casual party, and not to wear anything fancy. At the party, the newbie wears a Rock Pikmin costume and Collin wears a semi-formal suit.
May 13th, 2024May 29th, 2025興味なかった?, lit.: "I Wasn't Interested"UnimpressedLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer shows their Pikmin one of Yonny's experiments (Dingo glowing in multiple colors), but the ears of two Yellow Pikmin block a Blue Pikmin's view. The Pikmin loses interest even after the experiment is repeated.
May 14th, 2024May 30th, 2025プランB?, lit.: "Plan B"Plan BLinkOlimar encounters a trio of Pikmin drawing a picture of him in the sand. When he approaches, the Pikmin modify the drawing and turn it into one of aShaggy Long Legs.
May 15th, 2024June 2nd, 2025ボウリング?, lit.: "Bowling"BowlingLinkLinkA Purple Pikmin sends theSphere of Vitality rolling down a hill towards 10 more Purple Pikmin, who are positioned like bowling pins. However, the treasure ends up rolling on top of the group instead of knocking them over.
May 16th, 2024June 3rd, 2025画家ラサプソ?, lit.: "Lapi the Painter"Lapi the ArtistLinkThe Rescue Officer brings theSoulful Artist Series over toLapi, who uses the treasures to create paintings of the Pikmin. A Purple Pikmin isn't impressed by how it's depicted, so Lapi paints another picture where it's tall and skinny.
May 17th, 2024June 4th, 2025ということは?, lit.: "So That Means..."InevitableLinkLinkSome Winged and Glow Pikmin create a house of cards that are stuck together with their juices. The Rescue Officer runs off to tell everyone, but they return to see that a Bulborb has toppled the cards over so it can taste the juices.
May 18th, 2024June 5th, 2025鳴き声?, lit.: "Cry"Nature SoundsLinkThe Rescue Officer is listening to the sounds ofSerene Shores when they hear a buzzing nearby. It's coming from a Rock Pikmin trying to climb a climbing stick, and the Rescue Officer tries to get it to let go.
May 19th, 2024June 6th, 2025ピクミンにも家があるのに?, lit.: "Pikmin Have Houses, Though"Even Pikmin Have a HomeLinkLinkA leafling is angered that they and their friends have to sleep outside, with Yonny explaining that it's due to the air they breathe. After it rains, the now-shiny leafling asks Yonny if he can do anything about the weather.
May 20th, 2024June 9th, 2025りそうの起こされかた?, lit.: "Ideal Way to Wake Up"Pleasant AwakeningLinkThe Rescue Officer is knocked out and teleported to base, and decides to wait for Oatchi to wake them up. A Whiptongue Bulborb and Emperor Bulblax end up licking the newbie while Oatchi rushes over to the base.
May 21st, 2024June 10th, 2025あじみ?, lit.: "Taste"Taste TestLinkLinkA Yellow Pikmin brings over aBulbmin it found to Olimar. He is wary of the Bulbmin, but eases up when it helps his Pikmin move theFleeting Art Form. Olimar then rushes over when the Bulbmin tries to eat the Yellow Pikmin.
May 22nd, 2024June 11th, 2025そこが出る?, lit.: "What Comes Out"See the DifferenceLinkA Swooping Snitchbug is burying Olimar's Pikmin, which makes him think about the difficulty of telling a buried Bulbmin and Red Pikmin apart. He then spots multiple Bulbmin eye stalks poking through the ground, and he panics.
May 23rd, 2024June 12th, 2025おむかえ?, lit.: "Welcome"Parting GiftLinkLinkOlimar prepares to leave his Bulbmin in a cave, and gives them some nectar as a thank-you gift. An adult Bulbmin walks up and eats the rest of the nectar, but it isn't enough to make its leaf bloom into a flower.
May 24th, 2024June 13th, 2025ルーイ流デコ?, lit.: "Louie-Style Decor"Decor DiningLinkThe Rescue Officer explains to Olimar theDecor Pikmin that Louie has created. Louie proceeds to show the duo his decor versions of enemies - a Honeywisp's egg with a straw sticking out of it and a Dwarf Bulborb soup.
May 25th, 2024June 16th, 2025突貫工事?, lit.: "High-Speed Construction"Paving The WayLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer watches as their Pikmin walk through a field of grass, creating a little path. However, a Bulborb walks up and, in an attempt to taste the Pikmin, licks its way down the path and cuts all the grass.
May 26th, 2024June 17th, 2025宇宙服の耐久テスト?, lit.: "Spacesuit Durability Test"Space-Suit TestLinkShepherd tests her spacesuit's durability by having the Rescue Officer freeze water with Ice Pikmin while she's submerged. As Dingo and Russ assess the situation, Shepherd uses this opportunity to view Oatchi's paws from below.
May 27th, 2024June 18th, 2025アルフチちの冒険⑥?, lit.: "Alph's Adventures 6"Alph and Friends, Pt. 6LinkLinkCharlie and his team stumble upon aseesaw block. A Rock Pikmin presses down the block, which results in Charlie's mohawk rising.
May 28th, 2024June 19th, 2025アルフチちの冒険⑦?, lit.: "Alph's Adventures 7"Alph and Friends, Pt. 7LinkBrittany studies a Yellow Wollyhop and how it washes itself to keep its skin moist and clean, much to Alph's worry. Suddenly, Alph spots Charlie climbing out of theVehemoth Phosbat's mouth, and notes how he has also become moist.
May 29th, 2024June 20th, 2025ホコタテヌードル?, lit.: "Hocotate Noodles"Hocotate NoodlesLinkLinkOlimar catches a few of his Pikmin opening his Hocotate noodles, but lets it slide as there's nothing that can be done about it. He only chases after them after they take off with the lid.
May 30th, 2024June 23rd, 2025続・ホコタテヌードル?, lit.: "Hocotate Noodles: The Sequel"Hocotate Noodles, Pt. 2LinkRen is able to turn Olimar's opened pack of Hocotate noodles into a gourmet dish, and several crewmates end up eating and enjoying it. However, Olimar secretly craves for some regular Hocotate noodles.
May 31st, 2024June 24th, 2025ファインプレー?, lit.: "Fine Play"Right Time, Right PlaceLinkLinkThree White Pikmin are riding on theUnlimited Locomotive when a Purple Pikmin stops the train. The White Pikmin get angry at the Purple Pikmin until they notice a cliff they were heading towards.
June 1st, 2024June 25th, 2025元気にしてた??, lit.: "How Have You Been?"I've Missed You!LinkA Skeeterskate sucks up aWolpole and stores it in its water tank, letting it meet up with its Yellow Wollyhop parent who is busy crushing some Pikmin.
June 2nd, 2024June 26th, 2025はんぶんこ?, lit.: "Splitting In Half"HalfsiesLinkLinkA group of Yellow Pikmin are fighting a Breadbug over a 1 pellet, when one of the Pikmin decides to split the pellet in half and share it. The Breadbug then "splits" the pellet by eating part of it and spitting out what's left.
June 3rd, 2024June 27th, 2025そーっとそーっと?, lit.: "Gently, Gently"Tread CarefullyLinkA Purple Pikmin lands on a Giant Breadbug, squishing it and sending its Yellow Pikmin riders flying. Later, the Purple Pikmin tries to gently climb down and sit on the Giant Breadbug, but the same situation occurs.
June 4th, 2024June 30th, 2025カクレバ?, lit.: "Hiding Place"Safe SpaceLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer teaches a Rock and Ice Pikmin how to hide in some nearby leaves. A Purple and White Pikmin decide to join in, but the White Pikmin unleashes a blast of poison after the Purple Pikmin accidentally knocks it out of the leaves.
June 5th, 2024July 4th, 2025いいところに?, lit.: "At The Right Time"Shady SpotLinkThe Rescue Officer and their Blue Pikmin decide to rest in the shade of what they think is a cloud. However, one of the Blue Pikmin realizes that the "cloud" is actually four Yellow Wollyhops floating in the air.
June 6th, 2024July 7th, 2025それだけ...??, lit.: "That's All...?"Keep the ChangeLinkLinkOlimar and his Pikmin recover theSecret Safe, and Olimar checks hisPokos after an inquiry from the experienced Red Pikmin. He goes to its underside and removes three Pokos from an envelope taped there, and declares that nothing is lost.
June 7th, 2024July 8th, 2025高セキュリティ?, lit.: "High Security"High SecurityLinkThe Rescue Officer sees Oatchi exit apup tunnel and wonders if their group can use it if they try hard enough. They crawl in after him, but the newbie is sent flying by the force of the door.
June 8th, 2024July 9th, 2025なぜかひかれる?, lit.: "Drawn To It For Some Reason"To Each Their OwnLinkLinkA Breadbug wanders through a kitchen until it falls into some tongs and starts sparkling. Oatchi watches on confused and, after the Breadbug leaves, fits himself into the tongs to figure it out.
June 9th, 2024July 10th, 2025新しいトレーニング法?, lit.: "New Training Method"New Training MethodLinkDingo is training with some White Pikmin when he gets fed up with them and asks Yonny if he has a spare cage. He does, and Dingo enters the cage to train by himself.
June 10th, 2024July 11th, 2025現地調達派?, lit.: "Local Procurement"Forest to TableLinkLinkOlimar asks Louie if he wants to share his lunch with him, and he agrees. Olimar opens Louie's lunchbox expecting to find some delicious food, but is shocked to discover that it's full of cooking utensils.
June 11th, 2024July 14th, 2025ババ特製?, lit.: "Grandma's Special"Nana's SpecialLinkCollin inspects Louie's spacesuit's battery as it appears to be swollen, and ends up having to pull out a seemingly endless amount oftsukudani cooked up byLouie's grandmother.
June 12th, 2024July 15th, 2025スープのときはこっち?, lit.: "Use This For Soup"Soup's OnLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer's Rock Pikmin are set on fire by aPyroclasmic Slooch, and they extinguish themselves in a nearby puddle of water. A Bulborb observes the hot Pikmin-flavored puddle and decides to switch out its straw for a spoon.
June 13th, 2024July 16th, 2025中年の朝は早い?, lit.: "Mornings Come Early For The Middle-Aged"Early RisersLinkYonny explains to Collin that his people are strong at staying up all night, then falls asleep as he reaches his limits. Collin then claims that Olimar andChet are also strong, even though they just woke up.
June 14th, 2024July 17th, 2025強敵?, lit.: "Formidable Foe"The Ones To BeatLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer comes out of the S.S. Shepherd and realizes that they get to work later than everyone else. They decide to wake up early the following morning, but finds out that Olimar and Chet are already chatting outside.
June 15th, 2024July 18th, 2025おそろい?, lit.: "Matching"Matchy-MatchyLinkEvery Pikmin type is shown sorted by what color their flowers are. The leaflings only have leaves, so they end up being sorted with some leaf Pikmin; they both interact with each other.
June 16th, 2024July 21st, 2025なかよく(?)なりたい?, lit.: "I Want To Be Friends(?) With You"Let's Be Friends?LinkLinkA Glow Pikmin shows off its teleportation ability while a Purple Pikmin chases after it, trying to hug it and be friends. Eventually, the Purple Pikmin spots a Glow Seed and embraces it.
June 17th, 2024July 22nd, 2025いつのまに?, lit.: "Unaware"Best-Laid TrapsLinkMolly notices a White Pikmin about to walk over one of her pitfalls and begins filming, only for it to walk over safely. A confused Molly lifts the pitfall's cover and sees a group of Purple Pikmin filling the hole.
June 18th, 2024July 23rd, 2025わかりやすく?, lit.: "Easy to Understand"Simple SolutionLinkLinkThree Pikmin discuss how to evenly split some nectar when a group of Pikmin suddenly arrive, complicating the situation. A White Pikmin then spits poison into the nectar, ensuring that it gets all of it.
June 19th, 2024July 24th, 2025こんなにあるもんなあ?, lit.: "There Are So Many"Tough NegotiatorLinkKayz introduces Oatchi to Chowder, who proposes that the Rescue Pup be his company's mascot. He offers Oatchi a year's worth of Scrummy Bones, though he declines and Shepherd eventually rewards him with even more bones.
June 20th, 2024July 25th, 2025またね?, lit.: "See You Later"Farewell for NowLinkLinkThe Rescue Officer says goodbye to their Pikmin, then checks up on the Sage Leaf. Suddenly, they remember about François and tells him that if he becomes friends with the Pikmin, they'll come back to pick him up.
June 21st, 2024July 28th, 2025シェパード号, 発進!?, lit.: "S.S. Shepherd, Blast Off!"The S.S. Shepherd Takes Off!LinkThe S.S. Shepherd starts to rumble, and the Rescue Officer starts running towards it believing that they got left behind. However, they notice the Rescue Corps are also running towards the ship because a Dweevil had picked it up.

Decor Pikmin comics[edit]

The leaf texture used in Pikmin 2's Challenge Mode menu. (Used on Pikipedia in the {{stub}} template.)

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Japanese dateEnglish dateJapanese titleEnglish titleJapanese linkEnglish linkSummary
November 13th, 2025January 7th, 2026いきおい?Sticky SituationLinkLinkSeveral Pikmin start applying decor items to themselves. An Ice Pikmin looks around for something to wear itself, and finds an ice cream scoop. The scoop splatters once the Ice Pikmin tries to apply it.
November 13th, 2025January 8th, 2026デコとは?Define "Decor"LinkLinkAn Ice Pikmin refuses to put on any decor, and instead freezes a lake along with other Ice Pikmin. Collin asks if they're trying to communicate, and the Rescue Officer hypothesizes that they're trying to say that the entire planet is their decor.
November 20th, 2025January 9th, 2026もちぬし?Original OwnerLinkLink
November 20th, 2025January 12th, 2026冬の日のすごしかた?Winter WarmthLinkLink
November 27th, 2025January 13th, 2026協力費はエキスで?Wake-up CallsLinkLink
November 27th, 2025January 27th, 2026デコオオパンモドキ?Decor Giant BreadbugLinkLink
December 4th, 2025Not in Englishドミノ?, lit.: "Dominoes"Not in EnglishLinkNot in English
December 4th, 2025Not in English仕事ねっしん?Not in EnglishLinkNot in English
December 11th, 2025Not in Englishブレない葉っぱ人?Not in EnglishLinkNot in English
December 11th, 2025Not in Englishこれは気にさわった?Not in EnglishLinkNot in English
December 18th, 2025Not in Englishとれた?Not in EnglishLinkNot in English
December 18th, 2025Not in Englishだいすきな場所?Not in EnglishLinkNot in English
December 25th, 2025Not in Englishくっつけかた?Not in EnglishLinkNot in English
December 25th, 2025Not in English冬のおくりもの?Not in EnglishLinkNot in English

Gallery[edit]

  • The former design of the webpage where issues are published in Japan.

    The former design of the webpage where issues are published in Japan.

  • Japanese logo of the comic. It is a play on Pikmin 4 and 4コマ.

    Japanese logo of the comic. It is a play onPikmin 4 and4コマ.

  • Korean logo.

    Korean logo.

  • English key art from a Nintendo Today! trailer.

    English key art from aNintendo Today! trailer.

  • Captain Olimar as seen in the "Dog People" comic.

    Captain Olimar as seen in the "Dog People" comic.

  • Louie as seen in the "Extra Hand" comic.

    Louie as seen in the "Extra Hand" comic.

  • Moss as seen in the "Pikmin-Summoning Battle" comic.

    Moss as seen in the "Pikmin-Summoning Battle" comic.

  • Shepherd as seen in the "Swim Lessons" comic.

    Shepherd as seen in the "Swim Lessons" comic.

  • Collin as seen in the "Conditional Reflex" comic.

    Collin as seen in the "Conditional Reflex" comic.

  • Russ as seen in the "Dandori" comic.

    Russ as seen in the "Dandori" comic.

  • Dingo as seen in the "Over Here!" comic.

    Dingo as seen in the "Over Here!" comic.

  • Yonny as seen in the "The Doctor's Advice" comic.

    Yonny as seen in the "The Doctor's Advice" comic.

  • Bernard with a Purple Pikmin as seen in the "Teamwork" comic.

    Bernard with aPurple Pikmin as seen in the "Teamwork" comic.

  • A Red Pikmin sprout as seen in the "Too Stuck To Pluck" comic.

    ARed Pikmin sprout as seen in the "Too Stuck To Pluck" comic.

  • Yellow Pikmin as seen in the "Technical Support" comic.

    Yellow Pikmin as seen in the "Technical Support" comic.

  • A bomb rock as seen in the "A-Ha!" comic.

    Abomb rock as seen in the "A-Ha!" comic.

  • Pikpik carrots as seen in the "The Joy of Command" comic.

    Pikpik carrots as seen in the "The Joy of Command" comic.

  • A Bulborb as seen in the "Fine Lines" comic.

    ABulborb as seen in the "Fine Lines" comic.

  • Bulborb Larvae as seen in the "The Joy of Spring" comic.

    Bulborb Larvae as seen in the "The Joy of Spring" comic.

  • A Purple Pikmin riding a Fiery Dweevil as seen in the "Tried-and-True" comic.

    A Purple Pikmin riding aFiery Dweevil as seen in the "Tried-and-True" comic.

  • Joustmites as seen in the "Take Aim" comic.

    Joustmites as seen in the "Take Aim" comic.

  • Kingsly as seen in the "Flower Aficionados, Pt. 1" comic.

    Kingsly as seen in the "Flower Aficionados, Pt. 1" comic.

  • Dalmo as seen in the "Fine Lines" comic.

    Dalmo as seen in the "Fine Lines" comic.

Trivia[edit]

The placeholder image used in the Home screen comic.
The placeholder image.
  • On the US website, when the comic is loading, an alternate artwork of "The Skies Clear" is shown.
  • The comics "The Skies Clear" and "The Sting of Loss" appear in the background of the Pikmin Garden main page, near the Schedule Book button.
  • Strangely, despite the comics occurring duringPikmin 4, theWhite Pikmin'spoison is shown to be purple and liquid. In the game, poison is bright-turquoise.

Names in other languages[edit]

Pikmin Comics

LanguageNameMeaning
Flag of Japan Japaneseピクミン4コマ (Pikmin Garden)
PIKMIN4コマ (Nintendo Today!)?
Pikumin yonkoma		Pikmin 4-koma
Flag of Québec French (NoA)BD Pikmin
Bande dessinée Pikmin (Pikmin Garden page title)		Pikmin comic
Flag of South Korea Korean피크민 4컷 만화Pikmin 4-panel comic
Flag of Brazil Portuguese (NoA)Tirinha de Pikmin (Pikmin Garden)
Tirinhas Pikmin (Nintendo Today!)		Pikmin comic strip (Pikmin Garden)
Pikmin comic strips (Nintendo Today!)
Flag of Mexico Spanish (NoA)Cómic de Pikmin
Tira cómica de Pikmin (Pikmin Garden page title)		Pikmin comic
Pikmin comic strip (Pikmin Garden page title)

Pikmin Motion Comics

LanguageNameMeaning
Flag of Japan Japaneseうごく！PIKMIN4コマ?
Ugoku! Pikumin yonkoma		Moving! Pikmin 4-koma
Flag of Québec French (NoA)BD Pikmin animéesAnimated Pikmin comic
Flag of Brazil Portuguese (NoA)Tirinhas animadas PikminPikmin animated comic strips
Flag of Mexico Spanish (NoA)Cómics animados de PikminPikmin animated comics

Notes[edit]

  1. ^Possibly a pun onひっぱる?, lit.: "to pull".
  2. ^Possibly a pun onおし?, lit.: "weight" andしずかに?, lit.: "quietly".
  3. ^For an unknown reason, this comic was published far earlier in English, and only later was released in Japanese.
  4. ^This Comic can only be read inNintendo Today!.
  5. ^にらめっこ? specifically refers to a game played by children where two or more competitors will stare at each other and aim to make the opponent laugh first.
  6. ^A pun on nectar's Japanese name,大地のエキス?, lit.: "Earth extract".みわく? may also be a pun: it means something along the lines of 'bewitching' or 'lure' and here can refer to how Pikmin are attracted to nectar as well as the hole being a trap.
  7. ^A British English version of this comic can be read as part of theEnglish Pikmin Garden website. It can also be read inNintendo Today!.
  8. ^abcdefghijklmnPosted two days later than date listed on site.
  9. ^abcdAll of these comics were posted late, on January 2nd, 2024.
  10. ^abcdefghijklmnopqrPosted one day later than date listed on site.
  11. ^Posted at an unknown date later than the one listed on site, sometime between January 4th, 2024 and February 13th, 2024.
  12. ^abcdefghPosted three days later than date listed on site.
  13. ^abcdAll of these comics were posted late, on January 18th, 2024.
  14. ^abAll of these comics were posted late, on March 12th, 2024.
  15. ^The original Japanese comic has a different plotline. The Rescue Officer's team are using a fire starter when it burns out. The newbie talks about how nice an everlasting fire starter would be, inspiring a Red Pikmin to grab Oatchi's tail and pull it towards a bonfire altar.
  16. ^The English URL of this comic formerly used one of a future comic,Squatters' Rights.
  17. ^大そうじ? specifically refers to a cleaning practice done in late December, before the start of a new year.
  18. ^フライング? by itself is used to refer to something happening prematurely.
  19. ^はつゆめ? specifically refers to the first dream had in a new year, believed to foretell one's luck throughout the rest of the year.
  20. ^やさぐれ? is a slang term used to refer to a runaway person.
  21. ^ぐるぐる? is onomatopoeia that refers to something going around in circles.
  22. ^abcAll of these comics were posted late, on January 10th, 2025.
  23. ^Posted one day earlier than date listed on site.

See also[edit]

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